Chemical Production Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Tallinn

Your mission

As a Chemical Production Technology Engineer at Elcogen, your mission is to lead the scaling up, installation, and optimization of our chemical manufacturing processes. You will ensure the efficient deployment and ramp-up of new production lines, driving improvements that enhance productivity and quality. Your role is vital in supporting our goal of delivering advanced green hydrogen technologies.

Your tasks

Scaling Up Production Processes: Responsible for scaling up existing manufacturing processes (such as slurry, paste preparation, and oxide powder synthesis) and developing new processes for mass production.
Equipment Selection and Engineering: Participate in the selection, engineering, manufacturing, and FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) of process equipment and tools.
Installation and Commissioning: Lead the installation, commissioning, SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), validation, and ramp-up of new production equipment in both existing and new facilities.
Capacity and Yield Assessment: Assess the capacity and yield of new production lines to ensure they meet productivity targets.
Troubleshooting and Optimization: During ramp-up, monitor production parameters, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain quality and productivity schedules.
Continuous Improvement: Collect and transfer lessons learned, data, and information across different lines and facilities. Apply continuous improvement and LEAN principles to enhance production processes.
Training: Train manufacturing personnel on new processes and equipment, ensuring smooth implementation and adherence to standard operating procedures.

Your profile

Education: Degree in Chemical Engineering, ceramic industry, or a relevant field.
Experience: At least 2 years of experience in chemical technology within industrial companies, specifically in the grinding, dispersing, milling, and mixing process commissioning and ramp-up. Experience in launching new products is essential.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with manufacturing processes, production equipment, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
Work Environment: Thrive in an agile, dynamic, and innovative environment, with exposure to multicultural and international teams.
Personal Qualities: Strong goal orientation, curiosity, and eagerness to learn. Excellent English written and oral skills (knowledge of Estonian, Russian, Finnish, and other languages is a plus).

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About us

Elcogen is at the forefront of the energy revolution with a huge vision – do you want to join our journey towards market leadership in fuel cell technology and green hydrogen?

Founded in 2001, Elcogen is a manufacturer of clean energy technology that delivers affordable green hydrogen and emission-free electricity. We are a European business with a proud Estonian heritage and a global customer network delivering flexible core solid oxide technology.

Elcogen has its registered office in the UK, and manufacturing facilities in Estonia and Finland that have served 160 customers in 30 countries. Currently, we have 120+ employees working in our Estonian and Finland factories.

Elcogen is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

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