Process Engineer – Semiconductors & High-Tech Manufacturing

Jacobs; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing team in the UK. You will help design, optimize and validate production processes for high‑tech facilities, including semiconductors, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, robust solutions.

You will lead process modelling, safety analyses, and documentation, collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders to drive efficiency and continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in process engineering within advanced manufacturing/high-tech sectors.
• Experience with process design tools such as Aspen HYSYS or ChemCAD.
• Strong understanding of process safety and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design activities including mass/energy balances, PFDs and P&IDs for new and existing systems.
• Develop and optimise processes to improve throughput, yield, safety and cost efficiency.
• Support FEED, detailed design, commissioning and start-up for advanced facilities.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (HAZOP, LOPA, ATEX) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review conformity with EU Directives such as PED, ATEX, Machinery Directives.

Skills

Process engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing team in the UK. You will help design, optimize and validate production processes for high‑tech facilities, including semiconductors, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, robust solutions.

You will lead process modelling, safety analyses, and documentation, collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders to drive efficiency and continuous improvement across projects.