Technology Manager

Belgium - Olen
Electro-Optic Materials
Engineering & Technology

Posted on 02-07-2024

About Umicore 

Powering the cars of the future. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. 
 

About Electro-Optic Materials (EOM)

Power in space. Vision at night. Coatings thinner than human hair. Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics sectors – enabling every day cutting-edge technologies. We guarantee our customers secure access to supply, plus recycling technologies that give materials a new lease of life. To produce materials with even higher performance, and provide recycling to new markets, we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in. 
 

What you will be doing 

The Technology Manager drives technology leadership in EOM’s High Purity Chemicals department towards a state of the art operational environment and to enable sustainable business growth in line with the multi-year vision of EOM. She or he manages the screening of new/existing (process) technologies and develops these from feasibility stage to full industrialization.

Detailed responsibilities:

• Actively support and contribute to HPC Operations through the management of CAPEX projects and review of process risk analysis in production.
• Act as technical expert in continuous production projects for HPC Operations and deploy the extensive technical expertise towards the shopfloor.
• Study and analyze required technologies, processes and product innovations which can solve a need coming from operations, global customers and suppliers.
• Meet the business growth objectives through the successful steering of technology projects from the beginning until the end through well-structured project management within the agreed time, scope and budget and in line with EOM’s environment health and safety objectives.
• Build a knowledge network beyond the borders of EOM (within Umicore and externally with similar companies, research partners, customers, suppliers, …) to grow technology leadership and deploy the extensive technical expertise with regards to (Germanium) recycling and refining competencies.

Who we are looking for 

An enthusiastic colleague, with:

• Master degree in metallurgy, engineering, chemistry or related field.
• At least 5 years of working experience in engineering, production or R&D.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Experience in setting up technology roadmaps.
• Experience in challenging research data and pushing for further information to understand the bigger picture.
• Experience in process safety standards as to ensure full compliance.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams,…).
• Leading of cross functional project teams with clear direction.
• Technical-commercial skills to discuss with customers and suppliers on technology, products and applications.
• Good presentation skills and confidence presenting to (senior) management
• Fluent in writing and speaking in English and Dutch

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 organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do? 

If our germanium recycling services can help reduce the world’s carbon footprint, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO ?