Solvay is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

• Our Collonges R&I team, composed of 23 people, is integrated into the R&I Department. Silica's Business strategy is related to the development of tire innovation products and process improvements.
• As an Application R&I Engineer, you will be focused on developing new solutions for our customers (mainly linked to rubber applications) & developing solutions to improve our environmental footprint by managing different key pillars: circularity, alternative & renewable raw materials and carbon neutrality.
• You will be accountable for:
  • Comply with HSE requirements and participate in lab safety activities (Rubber lab)
  • Maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others, manage lab technicians and provide recommendations for investments
  • Planning, coordinating and monitoring assigned R&I projects according to project requirements and statement of work, drafting R&I plan, project timeline, cost estimates, quality control, analysis and reporting, and tracking project expenditure
  • Propose and execute Research & Innovation projects in the field of new product performance (link to rubber application) or product development (circularity, alternative raw material)
  • Collaboration with synthesis/process/application engineer counterpart or Business/Marketing/Industrial function to improve circularity or global chemical processes from an in-depth understanding of existing processes and new insights

• We offer a permanent contract based on onsite / travel working mode. Travel availability is required to collaborate with internal or external partners (<20% of the time).

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Material or Polymers Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in R&I technology-driven environments and agile Project Management
• Experience in managing teams, and multiple projects, identifying potential hurdles and moving forward through the completion
• Competencies:
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with researchers and engineers
  • English fluent and French middle knowledge are mandatory (RESUMES MUST BE SENT IN ENGLISH)
  • Experience in design of experiments, data analysis, product or process optimization
• Behaviors:
  • Proactive in establishing collaboration with the R&I, Business, Manufacturing and Technology Function internal and external teams
  • Success in implementing a development project from lab to industrial
  • Follow-up of industrialization is a plus

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the France base pay reasonably expected for this role is 47.000€ to 63.000€, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world's most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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