Chemical Engineer

Materials Processing Institute; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK institution focused on industrial decarbonisation as a Chemical Engineer. In this role, you'll leverage advanced technologies to develop low-carbon solutions, collaborate with experts, and engage in impactful research, shaping a sustainable manufacturing future. Your technical skills will play a key part in addressing real-world challenges in this essential sector.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on net-zero innovation

Collaborate with industry leaders and academic experts

Contribute to a sustainable future

Qualifications

• Strong skills in process modelling, CFD, and data-driven optimisation.
• High aptitude for learning, adaptability, and value-driven thinking.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate advanced process models and CFD simulations.
• Integrate experimental data and AI tools to optimise system performance.
• Support pilot plant operations and industrial-scale technology deployment.

Skills

Process Modelling

CFD

Data-driven Optimisation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree (or PhD) in Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Tools

ASPEN

COMSOL

MATLAB

Python

CFD Simulations

Job description

Are you passionate about driving industrial decarbonisation and shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing? The Materials Processing Institute, a UK leader in industrial research and innovation, is looking for a Chemical Engineer to join our Energy and Process Decarbonisation Group.

About the Role

As a Chemical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing and scaling up low-carbon technologies. You’ll work on cutting-edge projects involving hydrogen systems, circular economy solutions, and energy recovery, using advanced tools like ASPEN, COMSOL, MATLAB, Python, and CFD simulations.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical expertise in process modelling, AI-based optimisation, and physics-based design to real-world challenges in the foundation industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate advanced process models and CFD simulations.
• Integrate experimental data and AI tools to optimise system performance.
• Support pilot plant operations and industrial-scale technology deployment.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Contribute to techno-economic analyses and process control strategies.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree (or PhD) in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• Strong skills in process modelling, CFD, and data-driven optimisation.
• Solid understanding of physical principles and process validation.
• High aptitude for learning, adaptability, and value-driven thinking.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable Extras

• Experience with hydrogen technologies, sustainable cement, or circular economy.
• Knowledge of industrial decarbonisation and process safety.
• Experience presenting technical work at conferences or workshops.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of net-zero innovation.
• Work on impactful, real-world projects with commercial potential.
• Collaborate with industry leaders and academic experts.
• Contribute to a sustainable future through cutting-edge research.