R&D Intumescent
Pubblicato il 24-10-2026 - FSi Promat by Etex in Italia
ph3Summary /h3 pEtex 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. /p pLocation: Filago, IT /p h3What You'll Do /h3 pAs Teammate of Promat Italy, you will lead research and development initiatives to design new products and systems, as well as improve and adapt existing technologies within the intumescent portfolio. You will take full ownership of a product portfolio focused on intumescent lamination, extrusion, and injection molding. Additionally, you will act as a key technical reference, providing expert support to both internal stakeholders (including Quality Control, production sites in Italy and Europe, and other business units) and external customers. /p ul libProduct Development Innovation /b Conduct patent and literature reviews to define project scopes and problem statements.br/Develop project plans, test formulations on a lab scale, and extrapolate them to production processes.br/Design, monitor, and analyze fire test programs to meet high-standard building and industry requirements.br/Source new raw materials to enhance product performance, lower costs, and reduce the CO2 footprint.br/Collaborate with internal experts, operations, universities, suppliers, and external partners.br/Train stakeholders on technologies/product performance and support grant and patent applications. /li libProject Portfolio Management /b Lead projects by defining scope with sponsors, conducting risk analyses, and preparing decision meetings.br/Manage project databases and development plans in alignment with company project management standards.br/Coordinate and delegate tasks within the team,
ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget.br/Report progress clearly to stakeholders and proactively provide mitigation plans for potential delays.br/Oversee laboratory management, including equipment and personnel coordination. /li libTechnical Assistance Support /b Clarify and define technical requests from internal and external stakeholders.br/Oversee material technology and performance for the assigned portfolio (Intumescent, lamination, extrusion, injection molding).br/Define, perform, or commission specific analyses and tests.br/Evaluate test results and deliver conclusive technical reports to QC, production sites, and business units. /li libSafety Environmental Compliance /b Report hazardous situations, accidents, or safety system failures and participate in investigations.br/Properly utilize laboratory materials, work equipment, hazardous products, and personal protective equipment (PPE).br/Actively contribute to prevention and environmental policies, maintaining compliance with corporate standards. /li /ul h3What You'll Bring /h3 ul liMaster of science (e.g. in material engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering) /li li3-5 years in a similar role /li liEnglish language proficiency at B2 level (required)
- confident communication in an international environment. /li liProficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
/li liAbility to use ERP systems (experience with SAP is a plus). /li liVery good knowledge on modelling related to building materials systems and validation of it with test data. /li liVery good knowledge on Artificial Intelligence /li liGood knowledge on behaviour of building materials and building performances /li liExcellent organizational skills – task prioritization, independence, and a sense of responsibility. /li liVery good communication and interpersonal skills – ease of building good relationships, politeness, professional conduct. /li liAbility and willingness to work with people – teamwork within an international and cross-functional environment. /li liFlexibility and adaptability to changing conditions. /li liOpenness to learning and personal development. /li liHigh work ethic, commitment to Etex values, safe workplace behaviors, and sustainability focus. /li /ul h3Why join us? /h3 pAt Etex we believe that it's not about who I report to, or who reports to me. It's about who I can help and who can help me. You'll be a valued member of the RD based in Filago, Italy and you'll have regular connections with the plant (QC-operators), Product Managers, Head of RD PFP HTI, Head process innovation pole and ITC experts. /p pWe are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023 /p pOur culture – we connect care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people. /p pOur 'Road to Sustainability 2030' is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innov