At Eramet, we are convinced that the world needs metals produced by a responsible mining industry.

We are facing the greatest challenge in our history: to make a success of the energy and ecological transition and re-establish the conditions for lasting harmony between man and the Earth.

We share this conviction with our Group's 10,700 employees around the world, who are committed to making Eramet a benchmark in the responsible transformation of the Earth's mineral resources, for the benefit of all.

Join Eramet and become the new face of mining!


Expert Pyrometallurgy F/M

Position Reference:  44606
Location: 

Trappes, FR

Contract type:  Permanent
Job posting start date:  Jun 27, 2025

Company Description:

At Eramet, we believe the world needs metals sourced from a responsible industry. Eramet Ideas, our innovation center located in Trappes (78), embodies this ambition. As the technological engine of the Group, Eramet Ideas brings together over 150 engineers and technicians dedicated to developing innovative solutions for responsible mining, recycling, and the metallurgy processes of the future.


Job Description:

This position is based in Trappes (78) and requires international travel.

Eramet has chosen to promote innovation as a driver of performance improvement and value creation—one of the Group’s key strategic priorities. Technological expertise is a crucial element in ensuring the Group’s differentiation and creating competitive advantage.

The Expert within the Technology & Scientific Excellence (TSE) Department at Eramet Ideas plays a central role in these objectives. They envision solutions in industrial environments, both in terms of technology and process, creating incremental innovations that generate competitive advantages for the Group. Through their professional network and undisputed expertise, the Expert embeds open innovation into the Group's DNA and actively contributes to the visibility of Eramet Ideas.


Responsibilities:

As a domain Expert, you will:

  • Be a reference in terms of mindset and behavior through the visibility of your role;

  • Master one or more areas of expertise and serve as an authority on related issues;

  • Act as an entrepreneur with the ability to transform collected ideas into business opportunities and value creation for the Group, relying on solid industrial experience;

  • Be a driving force for innovation within Group projects, play an active role in the innovation governance process, propose and promote new projects;

  • Act as scientific guarantor for projects led by Eramet Ideas from R&D to industrialization;

  • Help ensure the Group’s sustainability by maintaining and developing its competencies, participating in international conferences, publishing articles, and contributing to professional working groups;

  • Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in your area of expertise through benchmarking and tracking technical developments via relationships with academic labs and industrial partners, to better understand the competitive landscape;

  • Contribute to the Group’s Knowledge Management strategy and to developing the competencies of Eramet Ideas teams;

  • Provide training to engineers and technicians at Eramet Ideas in your field of expertise.


Your Profile:

  • Graduate from an engineering school or hold a PhD in metallurgical processes, materials science, or process engineering.

  • You have 10 to 15 years of significant industrial experience in pyrometallurgy.

  • You are recognized as an expert in your field, with established technical credibility demonstrated by concrete achievements (patents, publications, operational results).


Our Benefits:

Join Eramet, a responsible and committed mining group, for an exciting career in a dynamic, inclusive, and international work environment with numerous development opportunities!

By joining Eramet, you will benefit from:

  • An attractive compensation package including fixed annual salary, performance-based variable pay, profit-sharing and incentives, and various bonuses depending on your role;

  • Access to an employee shareholding program;

  • A comprehensive employee savings and retirement plan co-financed by the company;

  • 100% coverage of your Navigo transport pass;

  • Up to 2 days of remote work per week, subject to current policies;

  • Health insurance and disability coverage;

  • Access to a range of discounted leisure offers.


With a presence on five continents and over 70 nationalities, Eramet is inherently diverse. We are convinced that diversity is a strength, and we are committed to welcoming all talents regardless of gender, disability, age, social or cultural background, or sexual orientation. We guarantee everyone support and development opportunities throughout their professional journey.