Senior Process Engineer for Semiconductors & High-Tech

Jacobs; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Global volunteering program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to deliver high-performance manufacturing solutions across its Advanced Manufacturing portfolio. You will develop and optimize production processes for semiconductors and high-tech manufacturing, leading design activities and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and client engagement, with a hybrid work model and opportunities for global impact within a leading engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8–12+ years in process engineering within advanced manufacturing or high-tech sectors.
• Experience with pressure vessels and piping standards (US/EU).
• Proven use of process design tools such as PipeFlo, pipesym, pipephase or ChemCAD.
• Strong process safety, risk assessment, and regulatory understanding.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, or operational troubleshooting.
• Excellent client and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design activities including mass/energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, calculations and equipment sizing.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for throughput, yield, safety, sustainability, and cost.
• Support FEED, detailed design, commissioning, and startup for advanced facilities.
• Conduct HAZOP, LOPA, ATEX analyses and ensure compliance with standards.
• Review conformity with EU Directives such as PED, ATEX, Machinery Directives.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and project teams for integrated solutions.
• Estimate, plan and schedule discipline scope for projects.
• Prepare technical docs, design reports, procedures, and validation protocols.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and support decision-making.
• Troubleshoot process issues during construction and commissioning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best practices within Advanced Manufacturing.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Process safety understanding

Regulatory knowledge (EU/US)

Project management experience

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. You will develop and optimize production processes for semiconductors and high-tech manufacturing, leading design activities and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and client engagement, with a hybrid work model and opportunities for global impact within a leading engineering firm.