We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Process & Project Engineer specializing in hydrometallurgy and electrochemistry for our client Elmery Oy. This role is critical in ensuring the successful laboratory & piloting campaigns of Elmery´s cutting-edge technology. If you have a suitable educational background, 3-5 years of experience in laboratory, engineering, services or metals refining industry, along with excellent communication and strong problem-solving skills, you may be the candidate we are looking for. Read more below and apply right away - we're waiting for your application!

About the role

As a Process & Project Engineer you will be responsible for planning, executing, supervising, and analysing results while ensuring a seamless transition from laboratory & pilot phases to full-scale industrial production. Additionally, you will play a key role in managing customer relationships and expectations. You will be working at the office in Espoo and the job also requires some travel for clients.

You are offered

• An opportunity to work with a highly motivated and international team and to contribute in making a more sustainable future
• A supporting and tolerant environment to learn new things and take more responsibility
• As part of the team, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that your contributions are making a significant impact, not only within our organization but also across the international metal recovery landscape

Work tasks

• Plan, conduct, supervise, and analyse laboratory and pilot tests to validate Elmery’s technology for different customer solutions.
• Ensure laboratory and pilot test runs and results within the given time frame.
• Ensure the smooth transfer of pilot results to industrial-scale implementation.
• Manage customer interactions, ensuring clear communication and expectation management.
• Document test results, prepare reports, and present findings to key stakeholders.
• Availability to travel to customer(s) premises to perform laboratory and/or pilot scale test. Customer service visit and work might also be required.
• Some repetitive tasks on daily work might be required, on need basis, as well as laboratory tasks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency and technology implementation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout the testing and implementation phases.
• Support in other areas of the value creation chain inside Elmery as per internal requirements.

We are looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Process Technology, or a related field.
• Understanding and/or experience in hydrometallurgy, electrochemistry and electrolysis.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory and pilot.
• Project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and define priorities.
• On time delivery management.
• Knowledge of industry standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance practices.
• Fluent English spoken and written skills
• Driving licence

Proven experience in process testing and pilot operations, hands-on experience in industrial implementation, and a sales & customer-oriented mindset are seen as advantages.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer management.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Proactive and entrepreneur mindset

Additional Information:

• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Duration and Workload: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Espoo
• Contact Information: This recruitment process is managed by Academic Work on behalf of the client company, and all inquiries related to the position should be directed to Academic Work.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Information

Elmery Ltd. is a Finland based company that provides a patented unique metal recovery method for refineries – to increase our customers’s cost-efficiency and sustainability as well as boost circular economy. Elmery's core principle is to make value from the waste and process solutions without adding chemicals and thus help solving the global emission challenge. We’re an enthusiastic and friendly group of people and genuinely excited about working together with world’s leading precious metal refineries - to make a real impact towards more sustainable metal refining processes. Elmery has customers in four continents including industrial scale application in Switzerland.