R&d Trainee

**Global Trainee Program**:
**Full time**

**Position based in: Leoben, Austria**

**Start Date: September 2023**

**About the job**

We are looking for outstanding individuals with the potential to become the leaders and experts of the future You will have the chance to be part of a dedicated RHIM programme and challenge yourself in different departments and functions, gaining valuable hands-on experience. As an Operations trainee you will report directly to the Head of R&D Europe, CIS & Turkey; you will be immersed into the RHIM reality and land in your final position with good knowledge of the business and an extended network You would work closely with the colleagues in our Mineralogy Department and would later receive a broader over-view of our FP&A, Technical Marketing and Operations departments. You will travel to our customer and production plants and communicate and align with the stakeholders.

**In addition, your tasks will include**
- Being responsible for small R&D projects
- Running postmortem studies of used products from our customers

**About you**

You are a strong communicator with a collaborative attitude. With your great enthusiasm and creative mindset, you bring new ideas to the table, not only as an individual but also together with your colleagues. You work well in cross-functional teams and are not afraid to take responsibility and make decisions. With your hands-on mentality, structured approach, and analytical skills, you proactively seek to improve the status quo. You see change as something positive, can adapt quickly and you like to courageously help shaping the future of RHI Magnesita.

**What we expect from you in terms of**

**Education & Knowledge**
- University Degree (Master or PhD in Mining, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Material Science, Ceramics, Process Engineering, etc.)
- Some knowledge of the refractory industry

**Languages**
- English - Proficient/Fluent
- German would be an advantage
- Any other language would be an asset

**Work Experience**
- Some years of professional working/internship experience in the fields of refractory production such as Operations/Mining/Ceramics/Electrical or Mechanical or Civil Engineering.

**Ideal Personality**
- Passionate for innovations & ready to grow with the RHIM R&D team
- Pragmatic and performance driven team player with hands-on mentality
- Customer experience oriented
- International mindset and mobile (willingness and ability to relocate in the future)
- Leadership potential

**What we bring to the table**

We are the acknowledged industry leader in innovative technology. Our company is defined by people. That’s why we attach so much importance to our employees. We have a collaborative culture that cherishes ideas and determination to add value for our customers. Our leadership style encourages diversity, openness, fresh thinking, and initiative. We are pragmatic, positive and optimistic.

As a much-valued employer we offer:

- Permanent contract with a competitive package incl bonus
- Dedicated development path
- Empowerment & inclusive culture environment
- International exposure towards RHIM’s network
- Chance to become part of the Refractory Factory community
- Local benefits such as childcare facilities (Hilfswerk) on the company premises, free parking incl. 12 charging stations, canteen with daily meal allowance
- A variety of health offers (discount for gym, sponsoring of sports events etc.) and our own Corporate Benefits platform
- Possibility of up to 50% home office (depending on the position) incl. allowance

The annual gross salary for this position will be € 59,050 on a full-time bases incl overtime.

**Sounds like you?**

**About RHI Magnesita**

We are the acknowledged technology leader in the refractory industry. Our company is defined by people. We are committed to diversity and know that multiple approaches, perspectives and backgrounds fuel creativity and innovation. It is our aspiration to build a workplace culture where everyone feels valued, engages, and can enjoy a truly inclusive environment and the diverse voices of our employees are heard. We foster a collaborative culture that cherishes ideas and determination to add value for our customers. Our leadership style encourages open-mindedness, reliability, pragmatism, and innovation.

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