Lead Process Engineer

For a growing deep-tech client company in the PET depolymerization sector, we are seeking a Lead Process Engineer for the plant of Albese con Cassano (Como), Italy .

The role involves responsibility for process scalability and completing the Process Design Package (PDP) in collaboration with R&D and Operations teams.

Responsibilies

• Oversee experimental design and identify potential operational issues, ensuring the validation of instrumentation
• Generate and analyze significant amounts of data to monitor plant performance, identify bottlenecks and critical parameters, and propose tests to find solutions and remedies
• Develop scalable solutions of interest to major industry licensors, primarily EPC contractors and other industrial entities in the sector
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure process improvements are communicated and implemented across the organization
• Identify and develop improvement solutions focused on energy savings, material and cost optimization, increased process reliability, and reduced environmental impact
• Supervise junior colleagues, ensuring tasks are executed correctly and individual skill sets are enhanced
• Collaborate with potential new suppliers and/or third parties to continuously improve proprietary technology and the production process

Requirements

• Master degree in Chemical Engineering
• 5-10 years of prior experience as a process engineer in a related field or with other licensors
• Proven experience in the engineering and management of chemical plants
• Knowledge of key international engineering standards
• Experience in the design of complex chemical processes (specifically: reactor design, separation processes, heat exchangers, and solids/slurry handling)

What we offer

• Permanent employment contract
• RAL: 65.000€ - 80.000€
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge chemical recycling technology
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing company