Senior Process Engineer

4 weeks ago


Västerås, Sweden Northvolt AB Full time

As Senior Process Engineer at Hydromet Industrialization, you will need to have deep knowledge in process design, unit operation, flowsheeting (mass & energy balance), process control and material handling, particularly in hydrometallurgy applications. You know how to support and train the plant operation team. You will work very closely with Hydromet R&D team, system/equipment vendors, engineering consultants and the execution team. Your primary objective will be to ensure that our upcoming plants have a process design that is both innovative and adaptable, allowing it to remain relevant throughout the entire lifespan of the facility. You have experience in scoping, basic and detailed engineering studies. You are a team player, curious and eager to learn.

As Senior Process Engineer at Hydromet Industrialization, you will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in our expansion plants. Our organization requires and values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. The Process Engineers are vital members of the Hydromet team and key to Northvolt's mission to enable the future of energy.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Defining process design basis and process design criteria.
  • Continuous gap & opportunity analysis of the process design
  • Researching and conducting tests (lab and pilot scale) to develop new and improved processes.
  • Performing engineering calculations, modeling, and/or simulations in order to achieve the optimum process design configuration.
  • Working closely with R&D to articulate the process design needs, proposing test plans and engaging in iterative discussion to ensure that the R&D outcomes will align seamlessly with our robust design objectives.
  • Working with key system/equipment suppliers in order to develop solutions that are tailored made for our needs, and at the same time contribute to cost efficiency and maximizing yield.
  • Working closely with engineering consultants during different phases of engineering to take the innovative ideas all the way to the execution.

Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development. For us it’s important to look at your skills and potential, please refrain form including your picture and age with your application to help us with this.

Apply with CV in english or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.

Please note that any applications submitted via email or direct messaging will not be considered.

We believe that you have :

  • BSc or MSc degree in Chemical Engineering/Process Engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in a related field
  • In depth knowledge in process design, unit operation in hydrometallurgy processes, more specifically leaching, IX, crystallization, precipitation and solid-liquid separation steps.
  • Successful track record of leading and active involvement in process design projects.
  • Experience in process design and scaling up in a fast-growing environment, ideally in the mineral processing, chemical manufacturing, Pharma, Paper & Pulp, Electrochemical or similar industry.

Specific skills:

  • Excellent English written and verbal skills, Swedish/German/French is a plus.
  • Superb in engineering calculations, it is a plus if the candidate can run modeling and simulation tasks.
  • An eye for details.
  • Has a "can do" attitude.
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