Senior Process Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to deliver high-performance manufacturing solutions across its Advanced Manufacturing portfolio. The role focuses on developing, optimizing, and validating production processes for sectors such as semiconductors and high-tech manufacturing.

You will work in multidisciplinary teams to design robust processes and ensure compliance with industry standards. You will lead design activities, develop efficient processes, support FEED and startup, perform risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–12+ years in process engineering within advanced manufacturing or high tech sectors.
• Experience with pressure vessel and piping standards (US and EU).
• Proficiency with process design tools such as PipeFlo, pipesym, pipephase or ChemCAD.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, risk assessment and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design activities including mass/energy balances and PFDs.
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for throughput, yield and safety.
• Support FEED, detailed design, commissioning and startup for facilities.
• Conduct HAZOP, LOPA, ATEX analyses and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and controls teams for integrated solutions.
• Prepare specifications, design reports and validation protocols.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and support decisions.
• Troubleshoot process issues during construction and commissioning.

Skills

Process engineering

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Client engagement

Project prioritization

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PipeFlo

pipesym

pipephase

ChemCAD

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to deliver high-performance manufacturing solutions across its Advanced Manufacturing portfolio. The role focuses on developing, optimizing, and validating production processes for sectors such as semiconductors and high-tech manufacturing.

You will work in multidisciplinary teams to design robust processes and ensure compliance with industry standards. You will lead design activities, develop efficient processes, support FEED and startup, perform risk