Hydrogen Process Engineer - Welding, Data & Lean

ApplyMint; Porsgrunn; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nel Hydrogen is seeking a Process/Mechanical Engineer to support stable and efficient electrode production at our Herøya facility. You will work close to production, with a focus on welding processes, materials, process data, and product quality.

You will be part of our Alkaline Operations team and report to the Process Improvement Manager. The role emphasizes Lean, HSE, quality, and KPI performance, with opportunities to drive cost reductions and efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Technology, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant engineering experience is an advantage, but recent graduates with strong motivation and relevant academic background are encouraged to apply.
• Understanding of automated production processes, ideally from manufacturing or process industry.
• Knowledge of welding processes; experience with laser or ultrasonic welding is a plus.
• Understanding of materials related to steel, nickel, or joining technologies.
• Ability to work with process data and use insights to monitor, troubleshoot and improve performance.
• Proficiency in data-driven models and machine learning for process monitoring and follow-up.
• Knowledge of electrolyser technology is an advantage; motivation to build this knowledge.
• Awareness of HSE and quality practices in a production environment.
• Fluency in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Follow up daily operations and process performance in a highly automated electrode production line, focusing on welding processes and product quality.
• Apply knowledge of materials, particularly steel, nickel, and joining methods, to support stable and efficient production.
• Use process data, analysis tools, and machine learning methods to monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Apply Lean principles and support systematic improvement work across the production environment.
• Drive improvement initiatives in close collaboration with Operations, Process, Technology, and Engineering teams.
• Train and support operators to ensure process understanding and standardized ways of working.
• Contribute to HSE and quality practices, as well as department and company KPI performance.
• Support initiatives that improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce cost.

Skills

Process data analysis

Machine learning for process

Welding processes knowledge

Lean principles

HSE awareness

Norwegian and English fluency

Education

BSc or MSc Mechanical Engineering

Materials Technology

Process Engineering

Tools

Laser/Ultrasonic welding equipment

Automation and data analysis tools

Data-driven modeling tools

Job description

Nel Hydrogen is seeking a Process/Mechanical Engineer to support stable and efficient electrode production at our Herøya facility. You will work close to production, with a focus on welding processes, materials, process data, and product quality.

You will be part of our Alkaline Operations team and report to the Process Improvement Manager. The role emphasizes Lean, HSE, quality, and KPI performance, with opportunities to drive cost reductions and efficiency gains.