R&D Intumescent
Pubblicato il 07-10-2026 - Etex Group in Filago
Etex is an international leader in sustainable construction, driven a passion for excellence, but it’s our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnership and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.
At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities.
Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow and lead?
Etex are seeking a R&D; Intumescent & Process Specialist to join the R&D; Department of Promat Italy , based in Filago Plant (BG) .
What you'll do
1. Product Development & Innovation
- Conduct patent and literature reviews to define project scopes and problem statements.
- Develop project plans, test formulations on a lab scale, and extrapolate them to production processes.
- Design, monitor, and analyze fire test programs to meet high-standard building and industry requirements.
- Source new raw materials to enhance product performance, lower costs, and reduce the CO2 footprint.
- Collaborate with internal experts, operations, universities,
suppliers, and external partners.
- Train stakeholders on technologies/product performance and support grant and patent applications.
2. Project & Portfolio Management
- Lead projects by defining scope with sponsors, conducting risk analyses, and preparing decision meetings.
- Manage project databases and development plans in alignment with company project management standards.
- Coordinate and delegate tasks within the team, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget.
- Report progress clearly to stakeholders and proactively provide mitigation plans for potential delays.
- Oversee laboratory management, including equipment and personnel coordination.
3. Technical Assistance & Support
- Clarify and define technical requests from internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee material technology and performance for the assigned portfolio (Intumescent, lamination, extrusion, inject