Senior Process Engineer – Semiconductor Manufacturing

Jacobs; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to deliver high-performance manufacturing solutions for advanced manufacturing clients, including semiconductors and high-tech sectors. The role focuses on developing, optimizing, and validating production processes while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will work in multidisciplinary teams, lead design activities, and support FEED through startup, collaborating with operations and project management to deliver robust,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8–12+ years of experience in process engineering within advanced manufacturing/high tech sectors.
• Familiar with Pressure Vessel and Piping Standards - US/EU.
• Experience with process design tools: PipeFlo, pipesym, pipephase, CHEMCAD or equivalents.
• Strong process safety, risk assessment, and regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, or operational troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design activities (mass/energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, hydraulics, capacity analysis).
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for throughput, yield, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Support FEED, detailed design, commissioning, and startup of advanced facilities.
• Conduct HAZOP/LOPA analyses and ensure safety/regulatory alignment.
• Review conformity with EU Directives (PED, ATEX, Machinery).
• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical/controls teams for integrated solutions.
• Plan and schedule discipline scope for projects.
• Prepare technical documents and validation protocols.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and support decisions.
• Troubleshoot process issues during construction and commissioning.

Skills

Chemical/Process Engineering knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's 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 for advanced manufacturing clients, including semiconductors and high-tech sectors. The role focuses on developing, optimizing, and validating production processes while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will work in multidisciplinary teams, lead design activities, and support FEED through startup, collaborating with operations and project management to deliver robust,