Job Summary
Recognized globally as a market leader in graphite and carbon solutions, Imerys Graphite & Carbon serves a variety of growing industrial sectors including electric vehicles, polymers, engineering materials and refractories. Research and innovation are the drivers of all our solutions, developed at our laboratories and equipped using the most advanced technologies.
Part of the Imerys Group, the world leader in mineral-based specialties for industry, Imerys Graphite & Carbon is headquartered in Switzerland with commercial offices and production sites around the globe.
For our R&D Team based in Bironico (Switzerland), we are looking for a:
R&D Process Scientist
You will be part of an international R&D team, working closely with experts and production sites to transform innovative ideas into scalable processes that shape the future of energy, mobility, and materials.
Main responsibilities:
* Design and conduct lab- and pilot-scale experiments for graphite and carbon process optimization.
* Scale up R&D results into robust, efficient industrial processes.
* Model and simulate process behavior using Computer- Aided Engineering softwares (e.g., FEM, FAE).
* Manage projects and support production teams with process optimization and improvement.
* Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive innovation and ensure process safety.
* Identifies new technological trends, emerging processes, and materials by actively engaging with universities and institutes and attending technical conferences or exhibitions.
Profile required:
* PhD in Chemical or Process Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics; alternatively, a Master’s degree in one of these fields with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
* Strong knowledge of powder handling solutions, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, high-temperature processes and CAE simulation tools
* Hands-on experience in R&D or industrial environments.
* Familiarity with process flow diagrams (PFD/P&ID), and analytical techniques (BET, SEM, XRF) is an asset.
* Excellent command of English (written and spoken); other languages are a plus.
* Analytical mindset, problem-solving attitude, and curiosity for innovation.
We offer an attractive and dynamic working atmosphere in a truly multicultural and multinational environment with competitive compensation and benefits packages.
We apply the collective employment agreement (CEA) for Switzerland’s mechanical and electrical engineering industries, which guarantees the employees of the signatory companies fair and up-to-date working conditions.
In addition, Imerys Graphite & Carbon is very committed to protecting the health of its employees offering a series of advantages aimed at improving safety and a healthy work-life balance.
The company is dedicated to the continuous improvement of its activities to reduce its environmental impact.
Position Type
Full time
and
Permanent