Senior Steel Process Engineer

Tenova; Castellanza; Hybrid; EUR 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive starting salary

Extensive training opportunities

Supplementary healthcare

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

Tenova in Castellanza, Italy is seeking a Senior Steel Process Engineer to join the Melt Shops Team, focusing on EAF and LF. You will contribute to process decisions, support the technical office, and drive improvements to reduce costs and simplify operations.

The role requires a Master's in Engineering, 3+ years in steel, process metallurgy knowledge, strong English, and willingness to travel. Hybrid work is offered, with a competitive starting salary and extensive training.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering required.
• 3+ years of experience in the steel industry.
• Process metallurgy knowledge essential.
• Effective communication with customers at all levels.
• Ability to organize and manage site activities.
• Ability to read piping and instrument diagrams.
• Proficiency with engineering calculations and simulation tools.
• Willingness to work in a team and travel occasionally.
• Excellent command of English.

Responsibilities

• Lead EAF/LF testing, commissioning, and performance tests.
• Provide process input to optimize quality and cost.
• Inspect and assess plant and equipment for improvements.
• Prepare process specifications and sizing of components.
• Manage process documentation and supplier comments.
• Drive process innovation and new technologies.
• Maintain industry standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Support marketing and business development with technical input.

Skills

Process Metallurgy Knowledge

English language

Teamwork

Customer communication

Site activities management

Piping & instrumentation diagrams

Engineering calculations

Simulation software

Travel willingness

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job description:

Senior Steel Process Engineer

We are looking for a qualified professional willing to be part of our Melt Shops Team, focusing on Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) and Ladle Furnace (LF), with a strong passion for technology and motivation to work within a multicultural and challenging environment. You will work in an international Company characterized by high technology complexity. In this role, you will actively contribute to project process decisions, support the technical office in identifying optimal engineering solutions for final delivery, and continuously improve workflows to enhance value, reduce costs, and simplify operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• EAF/LF cold testing, commissioning, start up and performances test;
• Customers follow up: Training, Standard Operation Practices and Tuning of the Process parameters;
• Define the technical choices concerning the process to reach the quality/cost level compatible with project requirements;
• Conduct inspections and assessments of plant and equipment;
• Prepare the process specifications and the most appropriate sizing of the system components;
• Manage the technical documentation of the process, revising and commenting the offers and suppliers documents;
• Take an active role in process innovation by seeking new technologies and development of existing applications;
• Maintain, review and improve industry standards, systems, procedures and best practices;
• Provide process engineering input to marketing and proposals, in order to give technical assistance to support Business Development Strategies;
• Provide process information, such as basic design calculations, process-engineering input.

What we ask for

• Master's Degree in Engineering;
• Experience in Steel Industry;
• Process Metallurgy Knowledge;
• Ability to communicate with customers from plant operators to general managers;
• Ability to organize and manage site activities;
• Ability to understand piping and instrumentations diagrams;
• Knowledge of engineering calculations techniques;
• Competence in using simulation software and others methodologies;
• Willingness to team working;
• Effective knowledge of English language;
• Willingness to travel for short/medium period;

What we offer

• The opportunity to contribute to Upstream&TAT - EAF activities with a direct impact on business performance;
• A dynamic and international environment where ideas are valued and innovation is encouraged;
• Continuous learning opportunities through training, exposure to new technologies and cross-functional collaboration.
• Hybrid working model according to company policy and role requirements;
• Performance Management through an annual appraisal and development process;
• Company Canteen available on site;
• Supplementary healthcare coverage;
• Well-being initiatives to support employees;

For the position, the starting gross annual salary will be from € 45.000, with the final offer determined based on the candidate's seniority, experience, and skills, as well as the outcome of the selection process.

Workplace: Castellanza (VA)

Profile description:

Senior Steel Process Engineer

We are looking for a qualified professional willing to be part of our Melt Shops Team, focusing on Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) and Ladle Furnace (LF), with a strong passion for technology and motivation to work within a multicultural and challenging environment. You will work in an international Company characterized by high technology complexity. In this role, you will actively contribute to project process decisions, support the technical office in identifying optimal engineering solutions for final delivery, and continuously improve workflows to enhance value, reduce costs, and simplify operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• EAF/LF cold testing, commissioning, start up and performances test;
• Customers follow up: Training, Standard Operation Practices and Tuning of the Process parameters;
• Define the technical choices concerning the process to reach the quality/cost level compatible with project requirements;
• Conduct inspections and assessments of plant and equipment;
• Prepare the process specifications and the most appropriate sizing of the system components;
• Manage the technical documentation of the process, revising and commenting the offers and suppliers documents;
• Take an active role in process innovation by seeking new technologies and development of existing applications;
• Maintain, review and improve industry standards, systems, procedures and best practices;
• Provide process engineering input to marketing and proposals, in order to give technical assistance to support Business Development Strategies;
• Provide process information, such as basic design calculations, process-engineering input.

What we ask for

• Master's Degree in Engineering;
• 3+ years of experience in Steel Industry;
• Process Metallurgy Knowledge;
• Ability to communicate with customers from plant operators to general managers;
• Ability to organize and manage site activities;
• Ability to understand piping and instrumentations diagrams;
• Knowledge of engineering calculations techniques;
• Competence in using simulation software and others methodologies;
• Willingness to team working;
• Effective knowledge of English language;
• Willingness to travel for short/medium period;

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on innovative AI-driven projects with real business impact
• A dynamic and international environment where ideas are valued
• Continuous learning (training, exposure to new technologies, cross-team collaboration)
• The applicable collective labor agreement is CCNL per Industria Metalmeccanica Privata e della Installazione di Impianti
• Hybrid working model (6-8 days)
• 14th-month salary
• Performance bonus linked to business results
• Performance Management: continuous development process with multi-source feedback and defined development actions
• Annual welfare benefits worth €250
• Savings & leisure: access to discounts on transport, sports, travel, and cultural activities
• Supplementary healthcare coverage
• Well-being initiatives

For the position, the starting gross annual salary will be from € 37.000, with the final offer determined based on the candidate's seniority, experience, and skills, as well as the outcome of the selection process.

Workplace: Castellanza (VA)

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