Technical Young Graduate Program at Umicore

Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Project Management, Communication Skills, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Curiosity, Learning, Feedback, Ownership, Teamwork, Technical Skills, Networking, Ambassadorship

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

About Umicore Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do? About the Technical Young Graduate Program Our two- year program prepares you for a clearly predefined management position in a technical field. As Technical Young Graduate you will be coached during a specifically designed development program spread over different units and locations. We provide your formal training programs but you will take ownership over projects to put theory into practice. You will be able to quickly contribute to our business. What you will be doing We will onboard you in September 2026 with a warm welcome to kick start your journey at Umicore. We want you to feel at home and get familiar with our culture. Throughout the program you take up ownership over different techn(olog)ical projects. You look at bottlenecks, make proposals to solve them and help the team during start-ups and small shut downs. You reflect about process improvements towards higher quality standards and more robustness of the processes. You put theory into practice and develop your knowledge and skills. You follow formal trainings in project management, communication skills, etc. You connect with different stakeholders at all levels in the organization and build your professional network. You are an active ambassador for Umicore, internally and externally during visits, jobfairs, etc. Who we are looking for You obtain your Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Material Science with a keen interest in chemical processing and developing technological skills. You exhibit adaptability and feel at home in a changing environment. Your problem-solving skills help you to tackle obstacles and to come up with fresh ideas. You are curious and have a strong willingness to learn and develop yourself as human and professional. Your open attitude for feedback help in this growth process. You have the guts to take on new challenges and explore opportunities to do things differently. You dare to speak up and share own thought and ideas. You are fluent in Dutch and English. What we offer You will be involved in multiple projects to develop your professional, technical and interpersonal skills. You get coaching & guidance by your project line manager and experienced Umicore colleagues & will be able to join training initiatives. If we can become a world leader in recycling and clean mobility, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO ?

Responsibilities

You will take ownership of various technological projects, addressing bottlenecks and proposing solutions. Additionally, you will reflect on process improvements to enhance quality and robustness.