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We are currently looking for a Metallic Materials Expert (F/M/X) to join our team at Laborelec in Linkebeek, Brussels suburbs, Belgium.

About the Metallic Materials Team

Laborelec's Metallic Materials Team composed of 15 experts is specialized in solving metal-related issues encountered by nuclear, thermal and renewable power plants, and in development of metal expertise for new energy solutions. Our primary task is to boost power plant reliability by analyzing and preventing damage, determining the life span of critical components and analyzing failure cases in the field. This work is complemented with long-term research and innovation projects for evolving (renewable) energy businesses and technologies.

Your responsibilities as a Metallic Materials Expert include

As a metallic material expert, you will

• Tackle metal degradation and ageing issues, gaining hands-on experience and deepening technical expertise.
• Act as a technical consultant and project engineer, managing customer queries, inspections, lab analyses, and result interpretation.
• Lead failure and root cause analyses, providing recommendations to enhance quality, reliability, and asset lifetime.
• Continuously develop your expertise through on-the-job learning and targeted training.
• Collaborate across Laborelec departments and engage directly with national and international clients.
• Contribute to projects in nuclear, conventional, and renewable energy sectors, solving complex material challenges worldwide

You are flexible and are willing to travel to carry out work on-site, including in nuclear installations, with international trips of about a week.

Your profile as a Metallic Materials Expert (M/F/X):

• Master's degree in materials, mechanical, or chemical engineering, with experience in material, root cause, and failure analysis.
• Analytical mindset with an hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Passionate about technology, eager to learn, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player who actively seeks solutions and thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Customer-oriented, creative, and self-organized, with a high sense of ethics and safety awareness.
• Fluent in English, with a willingness to learn French and/or Dutc

Location

The position is based in Linkebeek, about 10 km from Brussels

What We Offer

• A Competitive salary package with a healthy work-life balance (34 leave days and a hybrid workspace home and office, up to 3 days of home working per week, if applicable).
• Learning & Development opportunities: including training, coaching, mentorship programs, and workshops.
• An inspiring and green work environment shared with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• A caring, inclusive organization committed to well-being, where you can be yourself.
• Employee Resource Groups: A unique opportunity within a prominent research and expertise centre, with room for career growth across the ENGIE Group.
• Well-being: You will have access to our fun room and fitness space for your enjoyment, team-building activities, and more.

Join Us in Our Mission

Join us and embark on the adventure of the century. Be a transition maker, accomplish more and change our world! It's our reality. At ENGIE we don't just talk about change, we make it happen

Within the ENGIE Group, the mission of ENGIE Research & Innovation (R&I) is to open up new paths to accelerate the energy transition to zero carbon by unleashing the potential of innovation. We are a collective of over 600 passionate people united by a singular purpose: to pioneer the journey towards a net-zero carbon future

Laborelec is a leading research and expertise centre focused on electrical power technology, with a team of over 380 employees from various backgrounds. As part of ENGIE Research & Innovation, we support the entire electricity value chain, offering tailored solutions to a wide range of industries. We're committed to a net-zero carbon future and finding sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow!

Our headquarters is in Linkebeek, Belgium, and we have branches in Europe (France, Germany & the Netherlands, Latam (Chile) and MESCAT (KSA & UAE).

Why We Care

Our commitment: At ENGIE Laborelec, we're building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive, reflecting the communities we serve.

Discover more about our values here!

Your HR contact person

We believe recruitment decisions should be sustainable, made in full transparency by both parties. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions before applying!

Damien Colmant - damien.colmant@engie.com

There are essentially two steps in the selection process: an HR interview combined with a personality test followed by an interview with the hiring manager and an expert.

Business Unit: Research & Innovation

Division: R&I - LABS Laborelec

Legal Entity: LABORATOIRE BELGE DE L'INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Master's Degree