Process Technology Engineer

Clariant SE; Novara; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Life & Disability

Retirement & Long‑Term Benefits

Job summary

Clariant SE in Novara, Italy, is seeking a driven Process Technology Engineer to oversee and improve chemical plants within the BU Catalysts team. You will lead design, commissioning of new production plants, and drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring HSE & Q compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating multi-disciplinary projects, enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency, and applying statistical methods for continuous improvement in a global manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in production, product development, and project management.
• University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of production processes and process engineering principles.
• Project management skills and proficiency with statistical methods.
• Ability to work across organizational levels with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects related to process and product optimization, creating detailed work plans and managing interactions between Engineering, Business, and Production teams.
• Evaluate and improve existing processes to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency while analyzing production unit reliability.
• Provide expertise in chemical production, including plant startup capabilities and understanding of key procedural requirements.
• Stay current with emerging manufacturing technologies and support production plant projects including troubleshooting and quality improvements.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and Clariant policies, performing process risk analysis for safe equipment operation.
• Apply statistical methods and project management skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Statistical methods

Stakeholder mgmt

Production processes

Italian & English

Education

Chemistry/Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Job ID: 41590 | Location: Novara, Piedmont, Italy | Work Model: Onsite

We are looking for a driven and passionate Process Technology Engineer to join our BU Catalysts team. In this role, you will go beyond day‑to‑day process oversight: you will oversee and improve the existing chemical plants, lead the design, construction and commissioning of new production plants, implement and optimize procedures, manage HSE&Q critical aspects and drive impactful cost‑saving initiatives. All while contributing to Clariant's mission of functional excellence and sustainable value creation.

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Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects related to process and product optimization, creating detailed work plans and managing interactions between Engineering, Business, and Production teams.
• Evaluate and improve existing processes to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency while analyzing production unit reliability.
• Provide expertise in chemical production, including plant startup capabilities and understanding of key procedural requirements.
• Stay current with emerging manufacturing technologies and support production plant projects including troubleshooting and quality improvements.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and Clariant policies, performing process risk analysis for safe equipment operation.
• Apply statistical methods and project management skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in production, product development, and project management.
• University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of production processes and process engineering principles.
• Project management skills and proficiency with statistical methods.
• Ability to work effectively across organizational levels with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in both Italian and English (written and spoken).

Our Offer

• Contract applied locally: CCNL INDUSTRIA CHIMICA.
• Local benefits from key categories:
  • Health & Wellness.
  • Life & Disability.
  • Retirement & Long‑Term Benefits.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.