Product Engineer

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Fuel Cell and Stationary Catalysts

High-performance stationary catalysts. Next generation fuel-cell technologies. With clean air and green mobility playing a vital part in protecting the world of tomorrow, our design and production of these sustainable solutions has never been more crucial. Developing innovative products for a broad range of industries, we’re creating a better future by helping customers reach zero emission mobility and power supply. To keep improving the way the world moves we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

Product development and optimization

• Develop and execute experimental plans for various technical projects
• Design, synthesis, characterize and test new catalysts in both lab scale and pilot scale
• Support projects to evaluate and qualify new manufacturing processes, new formulations, new raw materials, and new QC methods
• Provide technical support and guidance for the production plant with a focus on quality and throughput. Resolve product issues, optimize plant performance, and direct continuous improvement

Product management

• Manage product sheets and catalyst design guidelines
• Support the update and development of catalyst simulation tool
• As a technical expert, support the quality testing and product release
• Manage production specifications for full-scale production, focusing on quality, productivity improvements, and cost reduction.
• Coordinate the Safety Data Sheets and REACH documentation together with EHS group

Customer sample management

• Prepare quotations of customer sample analysis
• Oversee characterization and testing of all customer and non-customer samples with internal and third-party laboratories
• Evaluate product performance use both lab results and on-site data, determine root cause of catalyst deactivation, and assist with developing solutions
• Prepare testing reports and conference calls regarding on-site product performance
• Manage product service life guarantees, monitor of product overall application deactivation, and provide technical support for product application designs

Who we are looking for

1. Bachelor of Science in Chemical, mechanical or relevant field. PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical engineering, or similar filed with a focus on heterogeneous catalyst or Master’s degree with strong relevant working experience preferred. 
2. Prior research experience in catalyst synthesis, characterization, and testing
3. Knowledge about mathematical modeling and simulation. Experience with MATLAB, Python, and Fortran is a plus
4. Prior experience in catalyst production and product applications
5. Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If my leadership can help us support greener mobility, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?

Umicore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. If you need assistance in applying for this position, please contact Patricia Apolinar at patricia.apolinar@am.umicore.com