(Senior) Process Development Engineer

Technology Co; Porvoo; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus transportation

Hybrid working

Personnel fund

Health and leisure insurance

ePassi benefits

Job summary

Neste in Porvoo, Finland, is seeking a (Senior) Process Development Engineer to support continuous improvement of renewable fuels processes. In this role, you will develop safe, feasible process concepts, perform design, modelling or techno-economical evaluations, and lead projects within the Renewables Processes team.

You will collaborate with a global network of engineers and R&D specialists, contribute to SAF production growth, and participate in digitalization and AI driven initiatives while

Qualifications

• MSc in Chemical Engineering required for the role.
• Experience in process engineering within oil refining, petrochemicals or chemicals is expected.
• Knowledge of thermochemical conversion, catalytic processes or bioprocesses is advantageous.
• Understanding of process design activities (material/energy balances, equipment sizing).
• Interest in digitalization and AI applications is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter (technical) expertise to development initiatives, troubleshooting, projects, or act as task coordinator.
• Contribute to early-phase concept creation and process design through to later project stages.
• Support R&D in experiment and pilot testing design.
• Collaborate with a global network of process engineers, R&D specialists, modeling experts, and engineering disciplines to achieve Neste’s goals.

Skills

MSc Chemical Engineering

Process design understanding

Thermochemical conversion

Catalytic processes

Bioprocesses

Digitalization & AI

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Self-leadership

Safety-oriented mindset

Education

MSc in Chemical Engineering

Job description

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(Senior) Process Development Engineer

Location:

Porvoo, FI

Country/Region: FI

Job Area: Technology & Product Development

Business Unit: Technology & Innovation

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, which enable our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you, (Senior) Process Development Engineer

to our Renewables Processes team in Porvoo.

As a (Senior) Process Development Engineer, you will be in a key role in supporting the continuous improvement of our existing renewable products refineries in Finland, the Netherlands and Singapore. As a subject matter expert, you will develop safe and feasible process concepts and processes, perform technical design or simulations/modelling or perform technoeconomical evaluations, and/or acting as the project team leader. You will be a contributor to our SAF production growth strategy and the development of Neste’s pretreatment and/or upgrading processes. In our team, you will also contribute to the production sites' operational troubleshooting, develop new process concepts in low carbon, or renewable technology through supporting technology development and investment projects. Together with your ambitious contribution, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward. The job is located in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, which is about 30-45 minutes by car from the capital region. We organize free bus transportation to Kilpilahti for our employees from the capital region, Porvoo and the nearby areas. It is possible to work partly remotely through our hybrid working practice.

Reasons to join We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate. We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment. Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, a membership in a sickness or health insurance fund and leisure time accident insurance. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture (ePassi).

More about the job

Your role in our team

• Providing subject matter (technical) expertise to production site development initiatives, troubleshooting, projects and/or acting as a task coordinator
• Contributing to the early phase concept creation and the process design through later stages of projects
• Supporting R&D in experiment and pilot testing design
• Collaborate actively with a global network of process engineers, R&D specialists, modeling experts, and engineering disciplines to achieve Neste’s strategic goals

Keys to success in this role

• M.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering
• Work experience in relevant industry process engineering in the field of oil refining, petrochemical or chemicals
• Knowledge of thermochemical conversion, catalytic processes, or bioprocesses
• Understanding of process design activities (for example, material and heat balance calculations, equipment sizing)
• Understanding of processing of renewable or circular feedstock is a plus
• Interest and high motivation of digitalization and use of AI
• Fluent written and spoken command of English
• A hands-on, proactive attitude and a strong willingness to learn new technologies quickly
• Strong interpersonal, communication and self-leadership skills
• A responsible attitude with a safety-oriented mindset