Process Engineer – Suspended Minerals & Wet Processing
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LocationEgerkingen
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedSep 25, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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Lead process optimization and operational excellence initiatives across suspended mineral and wet processing operations
Provide process engineering leadership for capital projects, including process design, flowsheet development, equipment specification, commissioning, and performance validation
Support scale-up and industrialization of new products, technologies, and manufacturing processes
Analyze operational performance using process data, advanced analytics, and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify sustainable improvement opportunities
Drive digitalization initiatives by implementing modern process monitoring, data analytics, and performance management tools
Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Product Development, and R&D teams worldwide
Develop and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and process documentation
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and plant teams
Contribute to sustainability initiatives through improved resource utilization, water management, energy efficiency, and process reliability
Experience in precipitation and mineralization processes
Experience in slurry preparation and handling systems
Experience in media stirred mills and wet grinding technologies
Experience in flotation, filtration, thickening, and dewatering
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Minerals Processing, Chemistry, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in chemical processing, mineral processing, industrial manufacturing, or related industries
Strong understanding of wet processing operations and process scale-up
Experience supporting CAPEX projects and commissioning activities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluent in English
Experience with advanced data analytics, digital process monitoring, process modelling, machine learning applications, simulation software, or advanced process control is highly desirable
Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30%)
Skills
advanced data analytics
digital process monitoring
process modelling
machine learning
simulation software
advanced process control
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead process optimization and operational excellence initiatives across suspended mineral and wet processing operations.
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Provide process engineering leadership for capital projects, including process design, flowsheet development, equipment specification, commissioning, and performance validation.
•
Support scale-up and industrialization of new products, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
•
Analyze operational performance using process data, advanced analytics, and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify sustainable improvement opportunities.
•
Drive digitalization initiatives by implementing modern process monitoring, data analytics, and performance management tools.
•
Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Product Development, and R&D teams worldwide.
•
Develop and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and process documentation.
•
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and plant teams.
•
Contribute to sustainability initiatives through improved resource utilization, water management, energy efficiency, and process reliability.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Precipitation and mineralization processes
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Slurry preparation and handling systems
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Media stirred mills and wet grinding technologies
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Flotation, filtration, thickening, and dewatering
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Minerals Processing, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
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5+ years of experience in chemical processing, mineral processing, industrial manufacturing, or related industries.
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Strong understanding of wet processing operations and process scale-up.
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Experience supporting CAPEX projects and commissioning activities.
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Experience with advanced data analytics, digital process monitoring, process modelling, machine learning applications, simulation software, or advanced process control is highly desirable.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Fluent in English.
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Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30%)
CONTACT
Daniel Bolliger, HR Business Partner