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Junior Application Engineer Glass (VIE)

lhoist
Companylhoist
CategoryEngineering
LocationNivelles
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelEntry
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted16 Jul 2026
Last verified12 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workday)
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Are you a fresh graduate and l ooking for a place where you can make a difference?   Join our VIE Program and d evelop your talents in our challenging and rewarding environment. To strengthen our   Application and   D eve lopment   Team , based in   Nivelles ,   Belgium ,   we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of   Junior   Application Engineer   Glass   (VIE) . About the role Aligned   with the market trend towards   the   decarbon ization   of the industry , Lhoist has been pioneering the development of new products and processes. These innovations undergo rigorous testing at the laboratory scale before being scaled up for industrial implementation   at different partners in France and Europe . Our   Glass   Application   team is currently looking for a junior   Application   E ngineer to support us in the journey from   the identification of the market needs , the ideation and the   laboratory development to   the production and the   on-site testing at client facilities. The primary objective will be to   take part   in the implementation of the innovative solutions   on   the field and to support laboratory activities   and transform the innovations into   tangible business successes . As   a   Junior   Application   Engineer Glass (VIE) ,   you will   report to   the   Global Application Director Glass   and   be part of the   Application   team .   You will be responsible for   supporting   it   on the ongoing projects focused on the glass market. Your role   and responsibilities : • Contribute to the implementation   at industrial   scale of   the innovative   solutions and developments   related to the glass industry. • Actively participate in organizing and   conducting   industrial trials   (in France & Europe) • Actively participate   in   the organization   and conduct of   the   field testing of these   solutions and developments, at customer side • Contribute   to   the   planification and   development of new lab methodologies,   experimental   plan s ,   conduct   lab tests, interpret the results ,   and communicate the m   to several stakeholder s   within the organization. • S upport ongoing CAPEX projects, continuous ly   improve   lab practices and methods, writ e   protocols and   conduct   risk assessments. • Conduct   market research and intelligence ,   IP survey ,   identifying   innovative ideas and   opportunities for improvement and   communicating   them to internal and external stakeholders. About you : • You are eligible for V.I.E. program (EU/EEA, Monaco or French nationality, aged 18-28, and compliant with applicable national service obligations). • You hold a   master’s degree in Chemi cal Engineering , Materials engineering or related field. • Specialization in glass, prior internships and some knowledge of glass market   and technologies   are plus. • Business minded,   hold a business mindset and able to develop   trust-based   and professional relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally. • You are a data driven person :   Proficient   on   MS Excel and Word and any additional knowledge in data /statistical   tools. • You know the basics of project management and   capable   to actively participate in a project, respecting the phases, milestones, deadlines and stakeholders. • You are eager to learn from the experts around you and be autonomous when necessary. • You have full professional proficiency in English. French or another language is a plus. • You can start anytime between   September and December 2026 . About the VIE Program V.I.E. Program ( volontariat   international   en   entreprise ),   is an international graduate program that allows   EU   grad uates   working with a team of experts   abroad.   The   p rogram is minimum   1 year with a possibility of renewal and hire .   By joining our VIE Program, you will have several   opportunit ies   to work on projects that   directly   impact   the organization   and become a qualified professional in your field. Why join Lhoist? We are passionate about the business we have been in for more than a century. As a private company, we believe in continuity and look for people with a long-term vision to help us to grow. That could be you! At Lhoist, people matter. Our employees’ ongoing efforts to innovate and seek out new opportunities as well as their   achievements,   have brought about our global success and growth. We appreciate and reward them for that. Reducing our carbon footprint is part of our overall commitment to develop Lhoist as a sustainable company. As a market leader in the industrial sector, it is our responsibility to   plan ahead   and be a part of this global transition from the start. Our strategy   takes into account   our three major pillars of sustainable development: planet, people and profit. At Lhoist, we have more than 50 nationalities. Diversity and inclusion are fundamentals to stand by our values, achieving our business goals and building a stronger group . Come and join us!