Engineer Refractories (m/f/d)

Your Profile:

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering mechanical engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
  
• You bring first relevant professional experience in refractory engineering, industrial ceramics furnace or lining technology, ideally in non-ferrous metallurgy, steel, cement, glass or another high-temperature process industry.
  
• You have knowledge of refractory materials, wear mechanisms and the design, selection and assessment of lining systems; experience with inspections and failure analysis is a strong advantage.
  
• You understand the interaction between metallurgical processes, equipment and refractory materials and can turn complex technical data into well-founded, economically viable recommendations.
  
• You work analytically and independently, communicate clearly with technical and operational stakeholders, and collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and international teams.
  
• You are fluent in written and spoken English, are willing to travel to national and international Aurubis sites, and ideally also have good German language skills.

Your Tasks:

• Provide technical ownership for refractory linings and systems used in metallurgical high-temperature processes, from material selection and design review to performance assessment.
  
• Plan and conduct inspections, condition assessments and damage analyses, and derive practical measures to improve plant availability, operational safety and lining service life.
  
• Prepare, coordinate and document refractory repairs, relinings and new installations in close cooperation with production, maintenance, engineering and site teams.
  
• Evaluate refractory materials, suppliers and application concepts using technical specifications, quality requirements, lifecycle cost and operating data.
  
• Analyse wear patterns, campaign life and performance indicators, identify improvement potential and develop standards and best-practice solutions for use across the Group.
  
• Contribute refractory expertise to investment and optimization projects and collaborate with external suppliers and service partners at national and international Aurubis sites.

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