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R&D Consultant - Advanced Materials Engineering

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your Role

We are looking for a talented R&D Consultant specializing in Advanced Materials Engineering to join our team supporting a leading automotive manufacturer's R&D department in Brussels. In this role, you will contribute to advanced research initiatives focusing on the development of innovative materials for future technologies.

In this role you will play a key role in:

  • Conducting laboratory experiments on inorganic materials with precision and scientific rigor
  • Performing solid-state and wet synthesis of new materials for cutting-edge applications
  • Analyzing and interpreting scientific data to drive research conclusions and recommendations
  • Utilizing advanced techniques such as X-ray diffraction, electrochemistry, and other material characterization methods
  • Working independently in a lab environment with a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Contributing to research in sustainable technologies including fuel cells, CO₂ capture, hydrogen generation, photocatalysis, and photoelectrolysis

Your Profile

  • Educational background in chemical engineering, materials science, or mechanical engineering
  • 0-1 year of experience in a research or laboratory setting 
  • Strong interest in applied research and sustainable technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent analytical skills and scientific curiosity
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken

What You'll Love About Working Here?

  • Hybrid working: We encourage flexibility when it comes to when and where work gets done. Employees work with their managers to determine an arrangement that works best for their role and personal circumstances.

  • Free access to learning platforms: Free access for all to world-class learning assets and curated programs from Harvard Business Review, Coursera, Pluralsight, Udemy, Microsoft, AWS, Google and many more.

  • Career acceleration programs: From associate to leaders and beyond, get support in your career at every stage with award-winning programs such as our leadership development program, Connected Manager, to accelerate your growth and develop your expertise.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
Ref. code:  351324
Posted on:  30 Oct 2025
Experience Level:  Experienced Professionals
Contract Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Diegem, BE

Brand:  Capgemini Engineering
Professional Community:  Products & Systems Engineering

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