P

Plansee Group

Manufactures refractory metal components for industries

Development Engineer: Metallurgical Process Development

Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeReutte, Austria€62.2k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in materials science, metallurgy, materials science, or a comparable technical discipline.
  • Several years of relevant professional experience in industrial materials or process development.
  • Expertise in powder metallurgy and sintering technology, with a deep understanding of the interactions between process control, microstructure development, and material properties.
  • Strong analytical skills and a structured, independent working approach, with problem-solving capability in a complex technical environment.
  • Confidence in professional interactions and strong communication skills for international collaboration.
  • Very good English skills.
  • Willingness to undertake occasional business travel and pursue professional development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage development projects to advance metallurgical processes for WC-Co hardmetals.
  • Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental series to optimize material and process properties, and transfer development results into robust, cost-effective, quality-assured production processes.
  • Provide technical support to production lines on complex metallurgical issues.
  • Identify and realize optimization potential through data-based analyses and digitalization initiatives.
  • Serve as a technical interface between development, production, and international sites to sustainably advance metallurgical processes.

About the Company

Plansee Group

Manufactures refractory metal components for industries

Plansee manufactures components from refractory metals—molybdenum and tungsten—and composite materials to meet demands where traditional metals fail. Its products enable high-performance parts for sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive, medical technology, and aerospace. The company works with customers as an innovation partner, collaborating to develop sustainable, forward-looking solutions and turn engineering ideas into durable, precision components. Plansee differentiates itself by its focus on refractory metals, extensive global production footprint (12 sites across 28 countries), and a collaborative approach that blends material science with customer needs to push the limits of what is technically possible. Its goal is to power progress by delivering materials that improve efficiency, safety, and quality of life while supporting ongoing innovation in high-tech industries.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Marktgemeinde Reutte, Austria
Founded
1921

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Plansee Group

See more jobs