**About Coimpa** Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We continue to deliver sustainable material solutions that meet global megatrends and are essential to everyday life. Our products and services accelerate the transformation of global mobility, address the growing demand for advanced materials, and enable greater circularity for critical metals. We are the leading company in circular materials technology, fulfilling our mission to create sustainable value through materials for a better life. With ambitions like these, imagine what you could achieve? **About the Physical Laboratory** A global organization. It's not just our industrial units and technical centers that are vital to Umicore's growth. Across all our support functions, we ensure the continuity of our growth and evolution—whether by securing the commercial viability of our decisions, maximizing our reputation and building new relationships, or finding the right people to move forward from where we've already arrived. The variety of our achievements means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways of working, discover new solutions, and develop new ideas. And this is where you come in. **What You Will Do** **(Fixed-term Position \- 6 months)** * Prepare samples for laboratory testing in accordance with established methods; * Perform metallographic tests to verify: structure of the metallic alloy used, presence of oxides, cracks, delamination, among others; * Conduct material hardness testing, ensuring compliance with technical standards; * Maintain up\-to\-date records to ensure accurate documentation; inform full and senior staff if procedures are found to be outdated; * Prepare analysis reports in cases of non\-conformity and immediately report to production for appropriate corrective actions; * Release samples in the SAP system within the timeframe previously agreed upon with relevant departments; * Ensure equipment under your responsibility is in proper working condition; * Maintain 5S standards in the area; * Manage inventory of supplies relevant to your activities, including checking expiration dates. **Who We Are Looking For** Completed high school or technical education in Quality, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, or related fields; Basic English proficiency Experience in quality testing and measurement activities Intermediate Excel skills Ability to prepare technical reports; Experience with quality standards and tools **What We Offer** Our goal is to lead—not only for our customers, but also for our employees. That’s why we strive to create a collaborative environment where everyone can succeed, promoting a culture of idea sharing, capability development, and career advancement. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of background. As expected from a global leader, we will also reward your contribution with competitive salaries and benefits. With all this and much more, imagine, what could you achieve? **Diversity and Inclusion** At Coimpa, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that offers equal opportunities to everyone. We hire regardless of religion, race, nationality, ethnicity, cultural origin, social group, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or political opinion. We value the uniqueness of each individual and believe that diversity of thought helps us find the right solutions in a competitive and dynamic environment. After all, diverse teams contribute to more creative and innovative environments and ensure the well\-being of our employees, making Coimpa a great place to work. If you share our values, apply now to join our team! **If we can become a global leader in clean mobility and recycling, IMAGINE, WHAT COULD YOU ACHIEVE?**