Company Overview

ITW Densit is a self-sufficient business unit within ITW (Illinois Tool Works) dedicated to delivering Ultra High Performing Cement to the heavy industry, offshore wind grout, and industrial flooring sectors. Our dynamic, collaborative work environment values flexibility, professional growth, and a sense of community.

The Role of R&D Engineer

As an R&D Engineer at ITW Densit, you will play a central role in developing, testing, and optimizing cement-based products and polymer-modified solutions. You will work across multiple applications, including wind energy, industrial flooring, and wear technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• New product development (NPD): Leading the development of cutting-edge cement-based products for various applications, ensuring they meet the evolving demands of the market.
• Research and innovation: Investigating new and alternative materials, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our solutions.
• Plan and perform full-scale mock-up tests for external certification.
• Raw material and finished product control: Ensuring the quality of incoming raw materials and outgoing products.
• Testing and evaluation: Conducting tests on alternative raw materials to ensure product consistency and sustainability.
• Technical support: Providing expert technical support to sales and production teams, ensuring that product specifications and capabilities are communicated clearly.

What We Expect From You

We expect strong analytical skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Excellent communication skills are also required, along with a proactive approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure. A background in chemical engineering or civil engineering with a specialization in cement technology, inorganic chemistry, petroleum engineering solutions, or well cementing is necessary. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the cement, cement additives, concrete, or tile adhesive industry is also expected.