VIE - Chemical Engineer - Biofuels - Heterogeneous Catalysis - Belgium

Job Description:

Country Belgium City FELUY
Area
Brussels-Capital Region
Workplace location FELUY-RESEARCH CENTER(BEL) Employer company TotalEnergies OneTech Belgium Domain Laboratories & Analyses Type of contract VIE
Contract duration 12 Months Experience Less than 3 years

Context & Environment

Join the Research & Innovation activities of the OneTech branch within our subsidiary in Belgium, in Feluy, and contribute to the development of sustainable fuels derived from biomass.
Please check your eligibility for the VIE program and the country-specific requirements on the following website: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/qu-est-ce-que-le-volontariat-international
Please apply in English.
Please note that the Feluy site is not accessible by public transportation.

Activities

Your main missions:
* Coordinate the preparation of lignin conversion test campaigns.
* Supervise the execution of tests carried out on the pilot unit.
* Support technical teams during experimental operations.
* Ensure the monitoring of operating parameters in compliance with HSE rules.
* Analyze experimental results and evaluate catalyst performance.
* Perform material balances and propose optimization opportunities.
* Present results and collaborate with project teams as well as external partners.

Candidate Profile

You hold at least a Master's degree (Bac+5) (engineering school or university degree) with a specialization in chemistry or chemical engineering.
An initial laboratory experience gained through an academic project, internship, apprenticeship, or professional experience is an asset.
Knowledge of catalytic conversion and heterogeneous catalysis is a plus.
You have a good command of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Aspen Plus or similar tools is an asset.
A minimum C1 level in French is required. A minimum B2/C1 level in English is also required.

Additional Information

Date de début / start date : Q1 2027