Senior Process Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing & High-Tech

Jacobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Ireland is seeking a Process Engineer to deliver high‑performance manufacturing solutions across its Advanced Manufacturing portfolio. You will develop, optimize, and validate production processes for clients in semiconductors and high‑tech manufacturing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to turn complex ideas into robust operating models.

The role emphasizes process safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning FEED support,

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and optimizing production processes for high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills for client and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary project teams and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design activities including mass/energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing and process modelling for new and existing systems.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve throughput, yield, safety, sustainability and cost efficiency.
• Support FEED, detailed design, commissioning and start-up of advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct process hazard analyses (HAZOP/LOPA/ATEX) and ensure alignment with safety and regulatory standards.
• Review conformity with EU directives such as PED, ATEX and Machinery Directives.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls and project management teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation including specifications, design reports and validation protocols.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and present design solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot process issues and provide guidance during construction and commissioning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and development of best practices within the Advanced Manufacturing team.

Skills

Process engineering

Team collaboration

Client communication

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

Jacobs in Ireland is seeking a Process Engineer to deliver high‑performance manufacturing solutions across its Advanced Manufacturing portfolio. You will develop, optimize, and validate production processes for clients in semiconductors and high‑tech manufacturing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to turn complex ideas into robust operating models.

The role emphasizes process safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning FEED support,