Senior Process Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing (Semis)

Jacobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to deliver high performance manufacturing solutions for advanced manufacturing clients. You will design, optimise and validate production processes across sectors such as semiconductors and high-tech manufacturing, working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include process design, safety analyses, and supporting FEED, commissioning and start-up, with a focus on efficiency, sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–12+ years of process engineering experience in advanced manufacturing/high-tech sectors.
• Familiar with US/EU Pressure Vessel and Piping Standards.
• Experience with process design tools: PipeFlo, PipeSim, PipePhase, ChemCAD.
• Strong safety, risk assessment, and regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, or troubleshooting.
• Excellent client and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design including mass/energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment sizing.
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for throughput, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Support FEED, detailed design, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Conduct HAZOP/LOPA/ATEX analyses and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Review conformity with EU directives (PED, ATEX, Machinery Directives).
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and project teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and validation protocols.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and present design solutions.
• Troubleshoot process issues during construction and commissioning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best practices.

Skills

Chemical Eng

Process Eng

Mechanical Eng

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Client communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Commissioning experience

Education

BSc/MSc in Engineering

Tools

PipeFlo

PipeSim

PipePhase

ChemCAD

Job description

Jacobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to deliver high performance manufacturing solutions for advanced manufacturing clients. You will design, optimise and validate production processes across sectors such as semiconductors and high-tech manufacturing, working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include process design, safety analyses, and supporting FEED, commissioning and start-up, with a focus on efficiency, sustainability and regulatory compliance.