Industrial Process Engineer

Entzimatiko; Hoya Zumaya; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site position in Zumaia

Full-time contract

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Internal training plan

Job summary

Entzimatiko, in collaboration with INZU Group, seeks an Industrial Engineer to drive scale-up from laboratory to pilot and full-scale production. You will lead pilot plant operations, optimize processes, and ensure safety and reliability across the industrial deployment of bio-based technologies.

This role is on-site at Zumaia, Gipuzkoa, with a strong emphasis on collaboration between R&D, engineering, and production.

Qualifications

• . Degree in Industrial Engineering required.
• . Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial process engineering, pilot plant operations, or scale-up of R&D processes.
• . Demonstrated hands-on experience in bio-based process scale-up.
• . Proven experience working at the interface of R&D and industrial production.
• . Strong practical understanding of process engineering, process optimization, and industrial deployment.
• . Experience in enzymatic processes, bioprocesses, or industrial biotechnology strongly preferred, and highly valued for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate process scale-up activities from laboratory to pilot and industrial scale
• Design, operate, and optimize pilot plant processes
• Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of industrial processes
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance performance and reduce costs
• Develop, maintain, and standardize process documentation and scale-up protocols
• Collaborate closely with R&D, production, quality, and engineering teams
• Support technology transfer from development to full-scale production
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable technologies with real industrial impact

Skills

Process scale-up

Pilot plant operations

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational excellence

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

Process modeling

Pilot plant equipment

Job description

We are seeking a highly qualified Industrial Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial process engineering, with a strong focus on bio-based process scale-up and the translation of R&D innovations into industrial production.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in process scale-up from lab to pilot and industrial scale, pilot plant operation, and industrial process optimization, ideally within enzymatic, bio-based, or industrial biotechnology environments. This person should be comfortable working at the interface of R&D, engineering, and production, with a strong commitment to operational excellence, process reliability, and data-driven decision-making.

This role offers the opportunity to lead scale-up and process engineering activities in the disruptive field of enzymatic plastic depolymerization, contributing to high-impact industrial projects in a fast-paced, innovation-driven company.

Why Join Us

You will join Entzimatiko, a dynamic and multidisciplinary team working at the forefront of enzymatic innovation. Your work will directly support the development, optimization, and industrialization of sustainable, high-performance bioprocesses.

Together with INZU Group, we foster a collaborative and growth-oriented culture, offer competitive compensation, and provide the opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable, bio-based plastic recycling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate process scale-up activities from laboratory to pilot and industrial scale
• Design, operate, and optimize pilot plant processes
• Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of industrial processes
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance performance and reduce costs
• Develop, maintain, and standardize process documentation and scale-up protocols
• Collaborate closely with R&D, production, quality, and engineering teams
• Support technology transfer from development to full-scale production
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable technologies with real industrial impact

Requisitos mínimos

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial process engineering, pilot plant operations, or scale-up of R&D processes
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in bio-based process scale-up
• Proven experience working at the interface of R&D and industrial production
• Strong practical understanding of process engineering, process optimization, and industrial deployment
• Experience in enzymatic processes, bioprocesses, or industrial biotechnology strongly preferred, and highly valued for success in this role

Core Technical Competencies

• Process scale-up from lab to pilot to industrial scale
• Pilot plant design, operation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Process optimization with a focus on yield, efficiency, robustness, and cost
• Process modeling, including mass and energy balances
• Data analysis, KPI monitoring, and process performance tracking
• Implementation of process control strategies and continuous improvement actions
• Familiarity with industrial equipment, including reactors, separation units, and downstream processing systems
• Collaboration with analytical teams for process validation and monitoring
• Preparation of technical documentation for process transfer and industrial deployment
• Compliance with industrial safety, quality, and regulatory standards

What We Offer

• Join a solid business group: INZU Group.
• Full-time contract
• Flexible working hours: 8:00–16:30 (flexible entry/exit).
• On-site position in Zumaia, Gipuzkoa.
• Professional development and internal training plan.

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