Technician – High-Temperature Furnace Operations

Kore Metals is a leading sustainable metals company that produces high-purity, cost-competitive silicon metal with 5x lower emissions. Our fully electrified, low-carbon, and low-temperature production process utilises innovative electrolysis and post-processing technologies, replacing fossil fuels. The result is high-quality, sustainable, and cost-competitive strategic metals such as silicon. With production and R&D based in Luxembourg, Kore Metals serves global leaders in advanced materials, including those in the solar, semiconductor, manufacturing, and aerospace industries. For more information, please visit www.koremetals.com.

Job description
As we move from lab to pilot and industrial scale, we are seeking a hands-on, reliable Technician to support furnace operations and ensure the success of our testing campaigns. Your Mission: You will be responsible for the assembly, operation, maintenance, and improvement of our high-temperature furnace systems used for silicon production. These range from lab-scale test setups to pilot-scale production systems. Your role will be essential in assembling and preparing test setups, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting working systems, helping identify and implement technical improvements. You will collaborate closely with engineers and scientists , contributing directly to the development of our next-generation industrial technology.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate and maintain high-temperature furnaces for the testing and production of silicon.
- Assemble test setups and test equipment.
- Manufacture customized pieces for the testing equipment.
- Use power tools to remove products or incorporate feedstock in and out of the test setups.
- Conduct test campaigns according to defined procedures and help in drafting test plans when needed.
- Monitor, record, and perform basic analysis on test results , identifying anomalies or deviations from expected performance.
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance , troubleshooting and repairing furnace systems and related equipment.
- Implement technical improvements to testing setups.
- Work closely with engineering and R&D teams to provide feedback and assist in iterative system development.
- Ensure all operations follow safety protocols and contribute to maintaining a safe and organized lab environment. Requirements Ideal Profile
- Technical background demonstrated through either:
- Hands-on experience with industrial or laboratory equipment (ideally related to thermal processing, metallurgy, or high-temperature systems ), or
- A relevant technical degree such as *BTS/DUT/BUT/Bachelor’s
* in Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electromechanics, or Industrial Maintenance (or equivalent) .
- Hands-on ability to build, modify, and maintain mechanical systems .
- Familiarity with test planning, execution, and documentation .
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, hardware-focused environment with evolving systems.
- Proactive and solution-oriented; able to work independently with attention to detail.
- Ability to machine, using a manual and/or CNC mill and lathe are a plus.
- Experience with CAD software is an advantage
- Working knowledge of English required, highly preferable. French acceptable. Why Join Us?
- Join a mission-driven team transforming industrial technology , and make a real impact on the future of clean and sustainable materials production .
- Gain experience working on cutting-edge electrochemical processes for sustainable materials.
- Engage in a hands-on role with real impact on the development of pilot and future production systems.
- Work in a collaborative, respectful, and safety-conscious environment.
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We offer
a long-term position , with attractive salary package , commensurate with experience. APPLY NOW