Publiée 23 juin 2026
Laser Application Researcher
Aperam
Isbergues, Hauts-de-France 62330, France
CDI
Job Description
Missions
Aperam, a global player in stainless steel, is looking for a Laser Application Researcher to drive the development of new applications for laser technologies in the steel industry.
The Laser Application Engineer will be accountable to manage R&D projects and to technically support industrialization and business development. The Laser Application Engineer will report to the Head of R&D laser program.
Among the missions of the chosen candidate there will be the development of innovative steel surfaces, identification and proof-of-concept of opportunities to breakthrough steel production processes, as well as to build-up a network with universities, laser producers and integrators that can bring value to Aperam.
Responsibilities
The main missions of the Laser Application Engineer includes:
Profile
About Us
Aperam is a global leader in stainless, electrical, and specialty steels, as well as recycling and renewables, serving customers in over 40 countries. Our business is structured into four segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties, and Recycling & Renewables.
We have a flat stainless and electrical steel production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe, and we lead in alloys and high-value specialty products. Our industrial network includes 16 production facilities across Brazil, Belgium, France, the United States, India, and China. Aperam operates an integrated distribution, processing, and services network, with a unique ability to produce low-carbon stainless and specialty steels using biomass, stainless steel scrap, and high-performance alloys scrap.
Through BioEnergia, we produce charcoal from our own FSC®-certified forests, and with ELG - Aperam Recycling, a global leader in stainless steel and high-performance alloys recycling, we place sustainability at the core of our business, enabling our customers to thrive in the circular economy.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team where technology and innovation meets industrial transformation. Your talent and energy will help drive smarter, more sustainable solutions for a global company committed to be a leading value creator in the circular economy of infinite, world-changing materials.
Visit https://www.aperam.com/ to learn more - and let's build what's next, together.
Missions
Aperam, a global player in stainless steel, is looking for a Laser Application Researcher to drive the development of new applications for laser technologies in the steel industry.
The Laser Application Engineer will be accountable to manage R&D projects and to technically support industrialization and business development. The Laser Application Engineer will report to the Head of R&D laser program.
Among the missions of the chosen candidate there will be the development of innovative steel surfaces, identification and proof-of-concept of opportunities to breakthrough steel production processes, as well as to build-up a network with universities, laser producers and integrators that can bring value to Aperam.
Responsibilities
The main missions of the Laser Application Engineer includes:
- Identification of business needs that can be addressed and optimized by Laser technologies
- Management and execution of R&D projects in a transversal environment including:
- Project deliverables and time-schedule
- Determination and/or validation of technical specifications and results
- Resources management (internal and outsourced)
- Enhance internally the technical knowledge in the frame of laser and photonics.
- Develop new laser-based surfaces and organize their internal validation with R&D team and external validation with potential customers.
- Define and optimize process parameters aiming for the profitability of the solution.
- Define or support the technical specifications of the investment plan expected in the frame of the program strategy.
Profile
- Master or Doctor in Laser Application or Materials Science (surface).
- 3 years of experience or more in the Laser industry or research.
- Knowledge of materials science, preferably in metallurgy, desirable
- Strong Safety (behavioral and technical) mindset
- Manage small projects with excellent team spirit and accountability
- Solution oriented with strong innovation, analytical and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication skills to address technical messages to non-technical stakeholders.
- Motivation and capability to work in a cross-cultural, transversal and agile organisation.
- Fluent in English, French (German and Dutch desirable)
About Us
Aperam is a global leader in stainless, electrical, and specialty steels, as well as recycling and renewables, serving customers in over 40 countries. Our business is structured into four segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties, and Recycling & Renewables.
We have a flat stainless and electrical steel production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe, and we lead in alloys and high-value specialty products. Our industrial network includes 16 production facilities across Brazil, Belgium, France, the United States, India, and China. Aperam operates an integrated distribution, processing, and services network, with a unique ability to produce low-carbon stainless and specialty steels using biomass, stainless steel scrap, and high-performance alloys scrap.
Through BioEnergia, we produce charcoal from our own FSC®-certified forests, and with ELG - Aperam Recycling, a global leader in stainless steel and high-performance alloys recycling, we place sustainability at the core of our business, enabling our customers to thrive in the circular economy.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team where technology and innovation meets industrial transformation. Your talent and energy will help drive smarter, more sustainable solutions for a global company committed to be a leading value creator in the circular economy of infinite, world-changing materials.
Visit https://www.aperam.com/ to learn more - and let's build what's next, together.
