Engineer/Manager, Process Development

Jobtailor; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Helsinki is seeking a chemical engineer to lead biorefining process design and development. You will evaluate concepts based on economics and sustainability, and participate in all phases from early concept to scale‑up and implementation.

The role requires hands‑on experience with process simulation tools like Aspen Plus and HYSYS, strong teamwork, and excellent communication in English. You will collaborate with R&D, engineering, production sites, and external partners to translate

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in process design and development, preferably in biorefining or chemical industries.
• Experience with process simulation tools such as Aspen Plus and HYSYS.

Responsibilities

• Create and improve biorefining process concepts based on economics and sustainability.
• Contribute across all phases from concept to implementation (scale‑up/down).
• Collaborate with technology experts, R&D, engineering, production sites, and external partners.
• Translate ideas into practical development plans and scalable solutions.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external workstreams; contribute to process development.
• Document learnings and basis of design, process design packages.

Skills

Process design

Biorefining experience

Collaboration

Communication

English fluency

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create and improve new and existing biorefining process concepts based on economic performance and sustainability considerations
• Participate in all phases of technology development and investment projects – from early‑stage concept development to implementation (e.g. scale‑up and scale‑down)
• Collaborate with technology experts, R&D, engineering, production sites, and external partners (e.g. engineering companies, equipment vendors)
• Translate innovation ideas into practical development plans and scalable process solutions
• Lead and coordinate internal and external workstreams, while also contributing directly to process development activities
• Support the development of sustainable, high‑performance biorefining technologies and document key learnings (e.g. basis of design, process design packages, etc.)

Requirements

• You have a degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field
• You bring extensive experience in process design and development, preferably in biorefining, chemical, or process industries
• You have experience in conceptual process design, technology development, process engineering, and working with external engineering partners
• You have experience with process simulation tools (e.g. Aspen Plus, HYSYS)
• You are fluent in English and work well with others, bringing strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• You are comfortable with the uncertainties (and excitement!) of technology development.
• In case you feel you meet most, but not all of the above criteria, we still encourage you to apply!

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in process design and development within biorefining and chemical industries, with a strong focus on sustainability and economic performance. Proficient in collaborating with diverse teams and external partners to translate innovative concepts into scalable process solutions.

Tools & Technologies

• Aspen Plus
• HYSYS