Junior Chemical Engineer - Scale-up
Offer details
Wanted profile
- MSc or PhD in a technical field: chemical engineering, chemistry or equivalent
- 2 years in industrial environment / engineering company
- Expertise in process simulation (Aspen HYSYS, Aspen plus, ProII. PROSIM) is required
- Knowledge on mass balance / heat balance
- Knowledge on mass transfer / heat transfer
- Autonomy and proactivity
- Ability to learn new topics with minimal guidance
- Highly motivated and a team player
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Fluency in English is required;
- French is a plus
Additionally
- Safety analysis skills (HAZOP, HAZID…)
- Familiarity with heterogenous / homogenous catalytic systems
- Experience with gas/liquid and high-pressure processes
Context
Our client is a rewarded and recognized French scale up developing the first synthetic fiber with a net positive impact on climate change and capable of meeting the demand of the market.
The scale up is on a mission to combat climate change by developing innovative circular manufacturing process, based on the latest developments in catalytic chemistry. The process uses CO2 as feedstock to manufacture synthetic fibers.
The revolutionary founders already generated traction amongst textile industry market leaders.
We are looking for a committed Junior Chemical Engineer to join their diverse and collaborative industrialization team based in Villebon sur Yvette, France.
Mission
Your main responsibility will be to effectively translate the outcomes of catalytic chemistry research from the R&D team into plant manufacturing specifications and requirements at all relevant phases.
Key responsibilities:
- Play a major role in the scale-up of our client technology from the lab to the pilot and the plant scales including batch and continuous processes under the supervision of a chemical engineer.
- Perform mass balance and heat balance calculations as well as mass transfer studies.
- Carry out process simulation studies on a dedicated software (e.g. ASPEN) for plant optimization and energy efficiency.
- Perform design and sizing calculations of process equipment as well as evaluating PFDs / P&IDs in partnership with an engineering company.
- Conduct the required studies related to chemical process safety, including but not limited to flammability limits, storage stability and reaction exothermicity.
- Support the R&D team to optimize chemical reactions giving a chemical engineering point of view.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge, remaining updated on the advantages and disadvantages of a broad range of process apparatus (reactors, distillation, gas separation, mixers…).
Work environment
More than a job, we offer :
- the opportunities to pave your own career path and grow are endless;
- an opportunity to build things from scratch and make an impact;
- a permanent R&D position which is all about developing new technology;
- to work with bright people from across the world in the same lab;
Compensation and perks
- Competitive compensation Employee benefits (health insurance, public transport allowance)
- Key role in a dynamic start-up environment
- Wonderful colleagues and fun activities
This is a permanent employment contract signed directly with our client.
