Process Engineer - Dry Processing

Omya International AG; Egerkingen; On-site; CHF 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya International AG in Switzerland is seeking a Process Engineer to lead optimization across dry mineral processing operations. You will design, size and commission equipment, support CAPEX projects, and drive data‑driven improvements with advanced analytics.

You will collaborate with global teams, develop standards, mentor engineers, and promote sustainable practices. Fluency in English, willingness to travel internationally (~30%), and a strong background in chemical or mineral processing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Minerals Processing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering, mineral processing, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with process data analytics, digitalization, monitoring systems, simulation tools, or advanced process control.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization and operational excellence initiatives across dry mineral processing operations to improve efficiency, reliability, throughput, and cost performance.
• Provide process engineering support for CAPEX projects, including process design, flowsheet development, equipment selection, equipment sizing, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Actively contribute to the development and industrialization of innovative process technologies and new products.
• Analyze plant performance, conduct troubleshooting and root-cause analyses, and implement sustainable process improvements.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Capex experience

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical/Process/Mineral Engineering

Tools

Process simulation tools

Process monitoring systems

Statistical analysis software

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead process optimization and operational excellence initiatives across dry mineral processing operations to improve efficiency, reliability, throughput, and cost performance. Provide process engineering support for CAPEX projects, including process design, flowsheet development, equipment selection, equipment sizing, commissioning, and start-up activities. Actively contribute to the development and industrialization of innovative process technologies and new products. Analyze plant performance, conduct troubleshooting and root-cause analyses, and implement sustainable process improvements. Drive data-driven process optimization using advanced analytics, digital monitoring tools, process modelling, and statistical analysis techniques. Collaborate with global teams across Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Sustainability, and R&D to deliver technical solutions. Develop and maintain process standards, design guidelines, and best practices while promoting cross-site knowledge sharing. Provide technical leadership and coaching to engineers and plant teams. Support sustainability initiatives through energy efficiency improvements, emissions reduction, waste minimization, and safe operating practices.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Grinding and comminution
• Air classification and particle size control
• Bulk material handling and conveying systems
• Thermal processing technologies (drying, calcination, combustion systems, heat transfer)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Minerals Processing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering, mineral processing, or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of dry mineral processing operations and process optimization.
• Experience supporting CAPEX projects from concept development through commissioning.
• Experience with process data analytics, digitalization initiatives, process monitoring systems, simulation tools, statistical analysis, or advanced process control is highly valued.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30%).

CONTACT

Daniel Bolliger, HR Business Partner

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose. Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.