Process Engineer

The European Spallation Source is hiring motivated and inspiring people from across the globe to design, construct and operate the world’s most powerful neutron source. We seek ambitious, talented people in a range of fields who are excited about playing a part in the future of science in Europe. The ESS is a partnership of 13 European countries and occupies a truly impressive campus based in the beautiful, cosmopolitan university city of Lund, Sweden – just 10 minutes from Malmö and 30 minutes from Copenhagen.

We are now looking to appoint a Process Engineer for the Engineering & Integration Support (EIS) division. 

The EIS division is the central engineering and technical division providing transversal support and services to the ESS project and organisation. The vacant position belongs to the Plant & Process Section. 

About the role

The candidate will work in the frame of the EIS division supporting all sub-projects at ESS, namely Target, Accelerator and Neutron Scattering Systems on the definition of fluid system process, including (but not limited to) water cooling systems.

The assignment will include:


• Definition of the process system (PFD and P&ID’s), i.e. system design including interfaces.
• Interaction with other internal disciplines including piping designer, electrical and control engineers
• Writing of functional specification for existing and new systems
• Writing of operating manuals for existing and new systems
• Proposing technical advice: calculations, dimensioning, troubleshooting, alternative solutions
• Coordinating testing and commissioning activities
• Develop best practises in relation to design, testing and commissioning activities
• Supporting the development of maintenance and operation routines
• Perform risk assessments
• Ensure handover to Operations

About you

We believe that the successful candidate has the following background: 


• Education in Process Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; B.Sc. or similar
• At least 5-10 years of process design work with different types process systems
• Experience of all project phases from design to commissioning of process system and working together with other disciplines i.e. piping design, instrumentation, control design, etc. is essential.
• Experience in collecting requirements and consolidating them into system design (PFD and P&ID), detail design and relevant technical documentation (control logic, functional specification)
• Good knowledge in common norms and standards applicable for process and mechanical engineering and design, specifically PED and ATEX and methodologies like HAZOP

The following qualifications would be considered an advantage: 


• Experience from Oil & Gas and pharmaceutical design work 
• Some experience as a lead designer or project manager as well as management and support of outsourcing of some scope 
• Knowledge of Aveva suite or equivalent

As a person we believe that you have: 


• Strong problem solving, analytical methods and technical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and interacting well with other stakeholders
• Flexible and uses initiative to identify and resolve problems/issues and has good judgement
• Ability to perform your work in a well-organised and structured way
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work in an international, dynamic and changing environment

What can we offer?

Aside from the opportunity to work at one of only 4 linear accelerator-based spallation sources on the whole planet, you can also expect:


• An opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science.
• A stunning, brand new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe.
• A challenging and exciting work environment.
• Market competitive compensation that is individual and differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities, and achievements.
• Benefits including 30 days of annual leave as well as more than 10 days of public holiday and company days off or days with limited working hours.
• Monthly pension contributions on top of your salary
• Relocation support and allowances 
• Flexible working arrangements and a real work-life balance.
• An excellent quality of life in the highly sought after, family-friendly, beautiful and well-connected Southern Sweden/Greater Copenhagen region.

Duration & Location
The position is a permanent position.

Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. 

Start date
The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

Application & Contact

Please provide your curriculum vitae and personal letter in English by clicking on “apply” and follow the instructions. Please note that we only accept applications via the ESS website.

For some roles at ESS health check-ups and security clearance are required, and thus this might be applicable in the final parts of the recruitment process. The applicant is expected to be fit to perform the applicable tasks of this recruitment. 

The deadline for applications is 31st August, 2022. 

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process

For further information regarding the position, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Piero Valente, Section Leader Plant & Process, piero.valente[at]ess.eu.

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Tina Nilsson, tina.nilsson[at]ess.eu.

For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Conny Wendt at conny.wendt@ess.eu or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Yngve Levinsen at yngve.levinsen@ess.eu.

We look forward to receiving your application!