Chemical Process Engineer - labscale pilot plants
Chemical Process Engineer - labscale pilot plants
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Chemical Process Engineer Lab scale pilot plants
Who are we
At Avantium R&D Solutions were redefining the future of energy and chemicals. Our mission: accelerate breakthrough R&D for chemical companies worldwide. We deliver state-of-the-art systems such as Flowrence and custom-built units and provide in-house catalyst testing servicesempowering clients to innovate faster and smarter.
Driven by a bold growth strategy in sustainable chemistry we work at the cutting edge of green hydrogen (electrolysis) plastics recycling (pyrolysis) and Direct Air Capture (adsorption). Thanks to our unique blend of chemistry R&D and engineering expertise Avantium RDS is perfectly equipped to help shape tomorrows sustainable markets. Our passion for a cleaner planet inspires us to constantly push boundaries and seize new opportunities in this rapidly advancing field.
Your impact
As a Chemical Process Engineer in our Engineering team youll play a pivotal role at the intersection of innovation commerce and operations. Whether youre designing custom lab units pioneering proprietary modules or optimizing equipment youll leverage your deep chemical engineering know-how to deliver safe reliable and cost-effective solutions that exceed client expectations.
Youll translate complex R&D challenges into elegant system designs balancing flexibility data output quality and costs. Collaborating with project leads business developers engineers technologists and scientists youll turn fresh ideas into high-performance real-world solutions.
What youll do
- Design and document custom-made lab-scale R&D systems in close collaboration with clients stakeholders and internal expertsdeveloping PFDs P&IDs and PLC requirements.
- Engage directly with potential customers to understand their needs and present compelling technical solutions.
- Conduct engineering calculations and studies including HAZOPs and risk analyses to underpin robust designs.
- Drive process technology performancecrafting test protocols and validating system operation.
- Support mechanical engineers and supply chain colleagues to source and select the best components and suppliers.
- Guide operational teams during system design build and validation; provide expert second-line support in collaboration with Customer Service.
- Develop clear concise technical documentation including user manual sections.
- Lead or coordinate improvement projects for existing products or processes advancing new platform technologies in tandem with Product Quality Management and Customer Service.
What you bring
This opportunity is perfect if you thrive in dynamic cross-disciplinary environments and bring:
- Bachelors in Chemical Engineering (510 years experience) or Masters (45 years experience).
- Critical; Minimum 5 years hands-on experience designing lab- or bench-scale equipment in production or R&D; experience operating such equipment is a plus.
- Please note: This is not a fit for candidates with only large-scale industrial experience.
- Strong grasp of heat and mass transfer phenomena and processes.
- Advanced expertise in at least one of the following: high-throughput testing catalysis adsorption electrolysis or pyrolysis.
- Talent for translating process requirements into conceptual and functional designs cost estimates and actionable execution plans.
- Passion to tackle challenging projects with a proactive learning-oriented mindset.
- Sharp analytical skills; excellent communicator; fluent in English; self-propelling.
Why join us
At Avantium youll enjoy an environment that prizes curiosity initiative and growth. As a compact agile company well empower you to learn across R&D business leadership and market strategyno rigid career ladders here. Your ambition and contributions are noticed and rewarded. Youll join a flat inclusive organization that celebrates diversity and fosters a collaborative supportive culture. Alongside meaningful work we offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Ready to shape the future
If youre excited to make your mark on a sustainable world we want to meet you. Reach out to us at lets innovate together at Avantium!
Employment Type
Full Time
