Process Engineer

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

Do you want to help shape the future of hydrogen production?

Nel Hydrogen is looking for a Process/Mechanical Engineer to support stable and efficient electrode production at our highly automated facility at Herøya. In this role, you will work close to production, with a focus on welding processes, material technology, process data, and product quality.

This role can be a good fit for both candidates with relevant engineering experience and recent graduates with a strong interest in production, materials, process improvement and data-driven problem solving.

Your New Role

You will be part of our Alkaline Operations team at Herøya and report to the Process Improvement Manager. In this role, you will work close to production, supporting stable and efficient electrode manufacturing while building expertise in automated production, welding processes, material technology, and process improvement.

As a Process Engineer you will be responsible for critical processes in our value chain, maintaining process stability and driving improvement initiatives across production in close collaboration with Operations, Technology and Engineering teams. The role also involves applying Lean principles, supporting operators, and contributing to HSE, quality and KPI performance, with a focus on improving quality and reducing cost.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Follow up daily operations and process performance in a highly automated electrode production line, with a particular focus on welding processes and product quality

• Apply knowledge of materials, particularly related to 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

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a some who enjoy turning production challenges into practical improvements and are curious about how data, technology, and multi-disciplinary collaboration can make processes better. You work in a structured way, take initiative, and thrive close to the production environment.

You bring with you:

• 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 also encouraged to apply

• Understanding of, or interest in, automated production processes, ideally from manufacturing, process industry, or a similar industrial environment

• Knowledge of, or curiosity to learn more about, welding processes; experience with laser or ultrasonic welding is considered an advantage

• Understanding of materials , particularly related to steel, nickel, or joining technologies

• Ability to work with process data and use insights to monitor, troubleshoot and improve performance

• Proficiency in digital tools, including the practical use of data driven models and machine learning, for process monitoring, analysis and follow-up

• Knowledge of electrolyser technology is an advantage, but most important is your motivation to build this knowledge

• Awareness of HSE and quality practices in a production environment, or a willingness to develop in this area

• Fluency in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken

What You Will Get From Working With Us

• An opportunity to work in a company in a leading position in the hydrogen and clean energy market.

• A visible and impactful role with many exciting interfaces across teams and stakeholders, both locally and globally.

• A dynamic and highly professional working environment consisting of competent and committed colleagues.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, pension and insurance schemes.

The Company has a published Code of Conduct that all employees are expected to follow.

About Nel Hydrogen

Nel Hydrogen is the global leader in on-site hydrogen generation and the largest electrolyser manufacturer in the world. Nel Hydrogen is leading the charge into the new green hydrogen economy.

If you are driven by personal initiative combined with loyalty and commitment to your team and the ability to convert complex issues into simple solutions, then we want to talk to you. Join a company that is on the cutting edge of new energy innovations, with an energized, progressive culture.

At Nel, you will join a community where your expertise does more than service a company – it supports a vision. Step into a role where your professional skills will impact the future of green energy.