Global Testing Engineer

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Global Testing Engineer and drive operational excellence

Before the use of building materials is approved for use in fire rated constructions, their fire performance is demonstrated by fire tests.

These fire tests are executed to the specifications given internationally defined standards.
As the Global Test Engineer, together with independent test labs, you will define a test package for an approval that is in line with the demand of our Product managers or R&D experts.

What You'll Do:

Define test packages with independent fire test laboratories. Draft precise CAD drawings for each required fire test. Organize logistics of all building materials to European test labs. Supervise on‑site installation performed by the internal installation team. Verify that all installation activities follow safety requirements. Witness and monitor the execution of fire tests. Evaluate fire test results and analyze performance data. Propose improvements and follow up on corresponding approvals.

What You'll Bring:

Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent by experience Curiosity and willingness to learn about fire testing within construction sector. Proactive attitude and hands-on approach. Excellent communication skills and ability to connect with people within different levels of organization. Analytical and detail-oriented mindset. Auto Cad knowledge. Experience in fire resistance or fire testing is a plus. Willingness to travel internationally on occasion.

Why Join Us:

We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023 And one of the top companies to grow your career in Belgium in 2023 according to LinkedIn Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people. Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work.