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Johnson Matthey

Royston, United Kingdom

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02.06.2025

17.07.2025

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Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Your role as a Principal Process Engineer at Johnson Matthey may involve early-stage proposal design, preparing process design packages, supporting customers in startup and optimization, as well as process improvement and R&D for next-generation technologies. You will work within our passionate team to solve some of the world's biggest challenges and turn ideas into pioneering global projects.

Johnson Matthey has over 200 years of history developing innovative solutions for complex technological challenges, including developing and licensing world-class technologies. Our focus on sustainability aims to decarbonize the chemicals and energy sectors by delivering more efficient, sustainable methods to produce vital products and fuels used worldwide.

This includes enabling the production of clean hydrogen for energy and chemical sectors, making sustainable aviation fuels, and advancing power-to-x technologies. We aim to grow our business and be the partner of choice for our customers, leveraging our engineering and science expertise to catalyze the transition to net zero.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop new process technologies in collaboration with Engineering and R&D teams.
• Lead major engineering projects, setting scope, schedules, standards, and objectives.
• Provide technical interface with key clients, evaluating the impact of Johnson Matthey solutions.
• Lead resolution of technical issues within technology for complex problems.
• Demonstrate innovation and creativity, addressing risks and recommending changes to senior management.
• Identify and propose new technologies for competitive advantage.
• Support technical knowledge sharing within the department to meet business needs.

Requirements for the role:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent; Chartered status preferred.
• Significant relevant experience at Principal Process Engineer level.
• Proven process engineering design experience considering safety and environmental aspects.
• Proficient in engineering software such as Hysys, ProII, Aspen+.
• Self-motivated, proactive, with high achievement drive and initiative.
• Customer-focused with the ability to respond to needs while achieving project and corporate goals.

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including bonuses, pension contributions, and 25 days of annual leave (varies for shift roles). Our JM Elements benefits program supports overall wellbeing for you and your family.

Open to part-time, job share, and flexible working patterns.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives.