S&T Scientist / Engineer
The Company
The world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with over 16,000 employees and over 200 sites worldwide, Imerys delivers high value-added, functional solutions to diversified set of industrial sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its knowledge of applications, technological expertise and its material science know-how to deliver solutions based on beneficiation of its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and formulations. These contribute essential properties to customers’ products and performance, including refractoriness, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and repellency. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.
If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com
The Position
S&T Scientist / EngineerJob Summary
Responsibilities
● Projects:
o Performs tasks/ projects of a larger scope and takes the responsibility for assuring quality, cost effectiveness & timeliness for those projects.
o Develops materials and processes in the own field of responsibility as well as support of projects in other related fields.
o Use of appropriate tools and methods as well as development and implementation of new processes/methods to improve the current knowledge and way of working
o Instruct and supervise preparation of customer samples and optimization after customer feedback
o Operational assistance to division plants
● Reporting:
o Captures own knowledge and findings in proper technical reports / memo's and shares with colleagues and others
o Prepare deliverables and resource planning in the Project Management Tool ACCOLADE
o Organize stage gate meetings and prioritize multiple projects
● Safety:
o Actively implements and drives the improvement of safety procedures following ITC-TJ and Aluminates TEDA site safety protocols (e.g. S7; FMEA; risk assessments) and is a role model for the colleagues
o Organize and supervise safe and clean working environments (5S), maintenance in the area of responsibility and ensure improvements
● External network & scientific contribution:
o Preparation of papers, new proposals, etc., and presentation at conferences / congresses / seminars
o External collaborations and networking to share and extend know-how
o Support on specific organizational topics in ITC-AT such as Audits, communication with authorities, etc.
● IP:
o Has an advanced knowledge of IP relevant topics and supports in IP evaluations as well as patent filings.
o Has also advanced knowledge in Chinese patent system and performs routing patent alerts
● Problem solving and technical excellence:
o Has distinguishing technical expertise; has broad knowledge of principles, practices & procedures in the field of specialization.
o Develops extensions to accepted research methods; may develop new research methods; extends knowledge and technology into new application areas.
Location:
●China - Tianjin
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
● MSc or Ph.D. in material sciences, chemistry, physics, process engineering or similar subjects. Knowledge of powder engineering, refractories, ceramics, material characterization and instrumental chemical analysis methods (XRF, ICP-OES), statistical process control are preferred.
● Mandarin and English (both written and conversational)
● Self-motivated, keen on problem solving, team player
● good communication skills
● travel: approx 20%, mainly domestic, but also some international travel
Position Type
Full timeand
PermanentOnly technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:
recruiting.support@ imerys.com
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