Senior Process Engineer (Technology)

Amsterdam - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Avantium is a pioneer in the field of sustainable technologies for a fossil-free future. We are looking for a Technologist in the Technology and Engineering group to work in the Technology team. The team focuses on developing and improving the process to produce the biobased monomer 25-Furan Dicarboxylic Acid (FDCA-YXY technology). The team is part of the Renewable Polymers Business Unit.

What will you do

As a Senior Process Engineer you are expected to continuously improve the existing FDCA-YXY technology and further develop the next generation of the technology.

You will be a key member of the Technology Team based in Amsterdam. You will be a key player in the execution of projects regarding FDCA-YXY process R&D process design and scale-up. You will need to interact with colleagues in the lab pilot plant engineering team and Avantiums FDCA-YXY Flagship plant to oversee process R&D develop conceptual process designs of new ideas design and size equipment and optimize the processes in terms of CAPEX & OPEX. The role also requires steady state and dynamic modelling of chemical processes and equipment using Aspen Plus and Hysys.

Furthermore as a Senior Process Engineer you will be required to lead projects and vendor trials set clear objectives deliver within defined timelines manage multiple stakeholders with regular and clear reporting with apositive outlook and creative mindset.

Requirements:

Education and basis

PhD or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering.
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in process engineering within an R&D and technology driven company.
Strong foundation in chemical engineering fundamentals like reaction engineering mass & heat transfer fluid dynamics crystallization process safety.

Process Design and Scale-up

Proven experience in conceptual process design preliminary equipment design. Mass energy balance Process flow diagrams development.
Experience with the scale-up of processes and equipment.

Process Modelling and Analysis

Proficiency in process simulation and modeling software preferably Aspen Plus and HYSYS.
Experience with statistical analysis tools such as JMP or similar.
Excellent analytical skills data analysis with the ability to analyze key performance indicators.
Well versed in process optimization root cause analysis and problem-solving.

Project leadership

Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage timelines budgets and resources.
Experience in leading process validation and optimization trials in lab pilot plant scale.

Communication and Collaboration

Experience in communication and working with external companies for equipment designs external trials etc.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams with pilot plant team licensing team engineering teams.
Proven ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and production staff.

What do we offer

Avantium is a small company with a big impact. Whilst contributing to a circular economy we offer you a unique chance to learn a lot: in science business and management leading people and operations market strategies quality and last but not least safety. Learning paths can be steep not depending on predefined career paths and development tracks. You are in the lead of your career what you bring to the table will be noticed and taking initiative is rewarded and recognized. We have an informal result-oriented culture a flat organization and we recognize and celebrate the many cultures that we represent. On top of that we offer good primary and secondary benefits.

Join us and our partners in transitioning to a fossil-free world transforming their sustainability pledges into actionable proof points!

Interested

Let us know by applying through the website. If you have any questions you can reach our HR Business partner Sil Bartlema at .

At Avantium we are committed to diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Required Experience:

Senior IC