Process Development Engineer, Paris

Anderson McQue is partnering with an exciting and well-funded early stage green chemistry business to source a Lead Process Development Engineer to join their team in Paris. This is an exciting opportunity working with a team passionate about decarbonisation.

We are looking for a process engineer with a proven background in the building of process design & PFD/P&ID design.

As our Process Engineer, you will work on the efforts to efficiently scale up our chemical process, from the catalytic system to the purification process. Your responsibilities will include conducting the analysis related to the chemical process scaling, building a PFD & a PID with our lead process engineer and building the thermodynamic model of the process.

You will work side by side with the founders to integrate our technology into existing industry workflows. If you want to play a pivotal role in an early-stage start-up on a mission to decarbonise the textile industry, this job is for you.

Key responsibilities

You will play a pivotal role in scaling up our depolymerization process from laboratory-scale to pre-industrial scale. Key responsibilities include:

Simulation

• Lead the analysis (ASPEN, Matlab, etc) and studies for the pilot and plant designs and sizings.
• Build the thermodynamic models of the entire process and design PFDs and P&IDs.
• Plant design and equipment sizing for pilot & pre-industrial scale.

Laboratory skills

• Plan and execute experiments to build the flow sheet of the process.
• Plan experiments for thermodynamic/kinetic determination and guide the team to perform the required measurement.

Management of the scale-up

• Collaborate with the research team to optimise catalysts, reaction conditions, and purification processes
• Lead interactions with external engineering companies and process engineer partners around pilot plant design

Requirements

• A PhD or MsC in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field
• 3-5 years in an industrial environment / engineering company scaling chemical processes from the lab to industrial scale (i.e. chemical process development)
• Strong knowledge of industrial environment and processes and state of the art technology/apparatus
• Expertise in process simulation (ASPEN, Matlab etc)
• Proven experience in flow sheet building and PFDs and P&IDs building
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and adapt to new challenges.

Personal qualities:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrates scientific rigour and meticulous attention to detail
• Shows adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning
• Possesses humility and openness to growth

You will receive an attractive salary and package reflective of your experience working for a growing organisation. Additional benefits include pension, bonus / equity plans, and several other perks.

I am keen to have an initial discussion with anyone who feels this could potentially be of interest. Please contact Mark Canning at Anderson McQue by sending an up to date resume via the link provided to speak further about this opportunity. All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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