V.I.E - Research Engineer - Steel/Refractory Interaction (H/F)

Duration: 12 to 24 months – V.I.E assignement 🔬 Shape the Future of Steel Innovation with Vesuvius Vesuvius plc is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering, providing cutting-edge refractory and ceramic solutions for the steel industry. With 10,000+ employees across 40 countries, we are growing our Global R&D Center for Refractories in Ghlin (near Mons, Belgium), and we are looking for motivated Research Engineers to join our Flow Control division through the V.I.E international program. 🎯 Our mission: develop the next generation of high-performance materials for a smarter, more sustainable steel industry. 🚀 What You’ll Do As part of a dynamic and multicultural research team, you’ll be at the heart of experimental and analytical work, combining lab-scale testing, modeling, and microstructural characterization. 🔍 Your key responsibilities: • Conduct experimental research on steel/refractory interactions such as corrosion and clogging; • Analyze microstructures and chemical compositions to understand failure mechanisms; • Develop and test new material concepts to improve product performance; • Work closely with global teams and external research partners; • Stay up to date with industry advances and contribute to technical publications.

You are passionate about materials science, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are eager to grow in an international environment. Education: • Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field. Technical expertise (at least 3 areas preferred): • Refractories, ceramics, composites, or refractory metals • Materials processing (e.g., pressing, sintering, coatings) and structure-property relationships • Steelmaking processes (EAF, BOF, LF, BF) or continuous casting • High-temperature testing and thermodynamic modeling • Material characterization (e.g., SEM/EDS) • Project management or R&D in metallurgy or ceramics Soft skills: • Self-driven, well-organized, and proactive • Team player with strong communication skills • Fluent in English (French is a plus) • Open to relocating to Belgium for the duration of the assignment

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology. We think beyond today to create the innovative solutions that will shape the future for everyone, delivering products and services that help our customers make their industrial processes safer, more efficient and more sustainable.