Sustainable Building Materials R&D Engineer
About the Position
Holcim is the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Our R&D center in Lyon is at the forefront of developing low-carbon cement and concrete products. We are on a mission to decarbonize the built environment - the construction sector accounts for 40% of global CO2 emissions. Join our team to develop the next generation of sustainable building materials.
Responsibilities
- Research and develop low-carbon cement formulations using supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and novel binders
- Conduct laboratory testing of mechanical, durability, and environmental properties of new materials
- Scale up promising formulations from lab to pilot plant production
- Collaborate with product teams to bring new sustainable products (ECOPact, ECOPlanet) to market
What You’ll Work On
- Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies for cement production
- Recycled aggregate concrete and circular construction materials
- Bio-based and geopolymer binder systems as alternatives to Portland cement
Requirements
- Master's or PhD in materials science, civil engineering, or chemistry - 3+ years of R&D experience in cementitious materials, concrete technology, or construction chemistry - Experience with materials characterization (XRD, SEM, TGA, calorimetry) - Knowledge of cement standards (EN 197, ASTM C150) and concrete mix design - Proficiency in English; French is a strong advantage
What They Offer
- Competitive salary + performance bonus - Employer-funded pension plan (retirement savings up to 8%) - Restaurant vouchers (Tickets Restaurant) - 37-hour work week with RTT days (extra days off) - Access to state-of-the-art research laboratories - International career mobility across 60+ countries
