Process Engineer

Brightsmith; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightsmith is seeking a Process Engineer to support the development and scale-up of new technologies in an innovative environment. You will translate pilot results into scalable, commercial processes and work closely with R&D, engineering and operations teams to deliver reliable performance.

This hands-on role involves designing, testing and optimising processes, reviewing technical documentation and contributing to successful pilot plants and demonstration projects in a fast-moving technology

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical or process engineering.
• Experience with pilot plants, demonstration projects or scale-up of new technologies.
• Background in process design, development or engineering in an industrial/tech environment.
• Exposure to emerging technologies or first-of-a-kind projects.
• Understanding of process engineering fundamentals (PFDs, P&IDs, equipment selection, process calculations).
• Experience supporting commissioning, start-up or plant operations is beneficial.
• Comfortable in dynamic environments where technologies evolve.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development and scale-up of novel processes and technologies from pilot through to commercial scale.
• Develop and review process engineering documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment specifications.
• Support the design, installation, commissioning and operation of pilot and demonstration plants.
• Work closely with R&D, engineering and operations to translate new technologies into scalable processes.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation to improve efficiency, performance and reliability.
• Work with external engineering partners, equipment suppliers and wider project stakeholders.

Skills

Pilot plant experience

PFDs & P&IDs

Process design

Technical collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

Process Engineer | Emerging Technologies & Scale-Up

We are working with an innovative technology business looking to bring in a Process Engineer to support the development and scale-up of new technologies.

This is an opportunity to work on emerging technologies, taking processes from early-stage development through pilot and demonstration projects, with a focus on progressing towards commercial-scale operations.

We are keen to speak with engineers who enjoy working in developing environments, solving technical challenges and playing a hands-on role in bringing new processes and technologies to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development and scale-up of novel processes and technologies, from pilot through to commercial scale.
• Develop and review process engineering documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment specifications.
• Support the design, installation, commissioning and operation of pilot and demonstration plants.
• Work closely with R&D, engineering and operations teams to translate new technologies into scalable processes.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation, improving efficiency, performance and reliability.
• Work with external engineering partners, equipment suppliers and wider project stakeholders.

Experience & Background

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working on pilot plants, demonstration projects or the scale-up of new technologies.
• Background in process design, development or engineering within an industrial or technology-focused environment.
• Exposure to emerging technologies, first-of-a-kind projects or innovative process development would be particularly interesting.
• Understanding of process engineering fundamentals, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment selection and process calculations.
• Experience supporting commissioning, start-up or plant operations would be beneficial.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where technologies and processes are still evolving.