Metallurgy Development Engineer

Job Summary:

Nexans is seeking a highly skilled R&D Technician to join our team at the Nexans Metallurgy Excellence Center. As a key member of our R&D team, you will play a crucial role in the development of new products, processes, and services that drive innovation and growth in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the definition and implementation of methods and tools for sample testing and prototype development.
• Evaluate and update risks associated with product development.
• Assess potential safety risks related to equipment and materials.
• Define the necessary tools and adaptations in the form of a technical specification.
• Develop and follow up on prototypes in the workshop.
• Pilot the recording of control characteristics, discrepancies between expected and actual results, areas for improvement, and any difficulties encountered.
• Transcribe and synthesize results in the form of a realization report and/or technical reports.
• Independently manage certain dedicated equipment (first-level maintenance, manufacturer contacts) and train teams on their operation (new arrivals, interns, etc.).
• Communicate regularly with interested parties on the progress of tests.
• Operate in various technical fields.
• Propose autonomous technical perspectives in line with project requirements.
• Understand and propose technical interpretations in line with project requirements.
• Contribute to technological watch, technical specification drafting, and patent filing.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience of at least 5 years in an R&D industrial and/or industrial environment, ideally in the metallurgy industry.
• Key skills: precision, curiosity, open-mindedness, and autonomy.
• Technical expertise in non-ferrous metals.
• Mastering and managing quality control means and R&D analysis equipment (metallographic preparation, optical and electron microscopy, microhardness, traction, etc.).
• Fluency in English is a plus.