Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

• Silica Business strategy is related to the development of tire innovation products and process improvements. Today, the R&I focus is on developing solutions to improve our environmental footprint by managing different key pillars : circularity, alternative & renewable raw material and carbon neutrality. For our research and innovation center of Aubervilliers, we are looking for a process engineer to work on those topics in our lab / pilot facilities.

We count on you for:

• Your main missions, under the responsibility of the lab manager :
• Comply with HSE requirements and participate in lab 5S and safety activities. Maintain a safe work environment for self and others, and provide recommendations of investments. Propose and execute with your team (1/2 technicians) Research & Innovation projects in the field of new product or process development (efficiency, sustainable actions like carbon neutrality, water savings, …)
• Lead or assists projects performed at lab/pilot scale (customer sampling, process optimization, …) and work on industrialization on new technologies / plant process support in close collaboration with the industrial te
• Collaboration with process engineer counterpart or GBU technology function to improve global chemical processes from in-depth understanding of existing processes and new insights
• Facilitates the development and career of his team members·
• Assist in the review and monitoring of patent/scientific literature relevant to the business.

You can count on us for:

• Possibility to work within a multidisciplinary and international environment
• Possibility to develop either technical and management skills (project, people, …)

You will bring:

• Process Engineer (from Chemical Engineering schools such as ENSIACET, ENSIC…)
• First professional experience in a comparable environment (3 to 5 years)
• English fluent is needed for regular oral and written communication with the global team
• Solid process skills from the research stage to implementation at industrial scale (precipitation, solid/liquid separation, drying, …)
• Experience in design of experiments, data analysis, process optimization
• A developed practical mind in the fields of powder technology could be a nice to have (implementation, shaping, characterization)
• Autonomous, capable of working within a multidisciplinary and international team with good communication skills
• Proactive in establishing collaboration with the R&I, manufacturing and Technology Function teams in the GBU and outside the GBU (internal or external collaborations, …)

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information: Some travel possible to collaborate with internal or external partners (

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About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €5.6 billion in net sales in 2022 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.