R&I Process Engineer: Scale-Up & Process Innovation

Solvay; Brussel; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Solvay Cares program

Flexible work arrangements

Training platform and ERG access

Job summary

Solvay is seeking an R&I Process Engineer for a fixed-term 6-month contract based in Brussels with occasional travel to the Netherlands. You will develop process flows, scale up lab data, and evaluate techno-economic scenarios while collaborating across the R&I and GBU teams.

Minimum requirements include a Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering, strong knowledge of PFDs/P&IDs and equipment sizing, and experience with Aspen Plus or HYSYS. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• Knowledge of process design fundamentals (PFDs, P&IDs) and equipment sizing.
• Experience with Aspen Plus or Aspen HYSYS.
• Project management skills.
• English proficiency; additional languages welcome.

Responsibilities

• Develop process flow sheets, mass and energy balances, and simulation studies.
• Scale up laboratory process data and collaborate with manufacturing sites to identify integrated solutions.
• Analyze laboratory data, troubleshoot process issues, and recommend improvements.
• Evaluate techno-economic scenarios based on developed process flow sheets.
• Communicate project progress and present findings to stakeholders via reports and presentations.
• Apply HSE rules and housekeeping practices while fostering a safety culture.
• Contribute to laboratory safety and protection of people and assets.

Skills

PFDs

P&IDs

Equipment sizing

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

Job description

Solvay is seeking an R&I Process Engineer for a fixed-term 6-month contract based in Brussels with occasional travel to the Netherlands. You will develop process flows, scale up lab data, and evaluate techno-economic scenarios while collaborating across the R&I and GBU teams.

Minimum requirements include a Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering, strong knowledge of PFDs/P&IDs and equipment sizing, and experience with Aspen Plus or HYSYS. English proficiency is essential.