Process Engineer / Lead Process Engineer

EnginZyme is a Swedish start-up founded in 2014 that is building the most general yet most efficient platform for chemical production that the world has ever seen. That’s a big claim, but we can stand behind it. Our platform combines the breadth and power of nature (enzymatic cascades) with the efficiency of the chemical industry (packed bed reactors) in a best-of-both-worlds technological solution.
Our technology gives us a unique position from which to address many challenges facing the chemical industry in the 21st century. Our ambition is to play a key role in tackling climate change — both by accelerating the industry’s transition to sustainability, and by innovating solutions for other industries through novel chemical products.
We’re funded by well-known investors and employ some of the best researchers in their respective fields. We’re building an industry-leading company for the long-term and want to invite you to come along for the journey. Read more about us here: https://bit.ly/3j84JNu
What you’ll do
Process development is central to our mission. Historically, many companies using enzymatic methods of production have focused too much on the enzymes and not enough on the process. We turn that around — having an easily scalable, efficient process with high space-time yield is the true differentiator in the field.
Your challenge will be to drive the process development of biocatalytic reactors and separation unit operations. Amongst other things, you will support process development activities to bring new chemicals to market from a conceptual design stage through to the feasibility, definition, and execution stages—this may include collaboration with outside technology experts. The role reports to the Director of Process Engineering
Key tasks and responsibilities in this role are:
Define, execute, and deliver front-end-loading activities to ensure a risk-mitigated delivery of validated commercial plant design for novel specialty chemicals.
Actively support process development activities to bring new chemicals to market from a conceptual design stage (e.g., process route definition, material and energy balance, and techno-economic evaluation) through to the feasibility, definition, and execution stages.
Play a key role in bridging research and development activities with commercial targets.
Identify gaps and investigate key physical and chemical properties required for flowsheet process modelling.
Build-out of new experimental facilities at laboratory and pilot plant scale to enable robust testing of reaction and separation unit operations.

The position is based in Stockholm and may include some traveling for research and training purposes.
What we can offer you
The opportunity to be part of something big and important.
Getting to advance state-of-the-art technology.
To work with world-class researchers on problems at the frontier of the field.
Competitive salary and equity in the company.
Start-up mentality. No red tape, lots of responsibility and ownership.
A friendly, multi-cultural, tight-knit group employing people from all over the world.
An environment where you’re free — and expected — to continuously learn and grow.
One of the best cities in the world to live and work, and we offer relocation support and help you get set up. But don't take our word for the quality of life in Stockholm — instead just listen to this guy for five minutes: https://youtu.be/CAkdWUjdJyA

Who you are
You have a strong technical background, with a PhD in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, or a MSc in the same fields with relevant industry experience. You have documented experience operating and troubleshooting laboratory rigs and/or pilot plants, as well as performing P&ID reviews and HAZOP studies. Experience in various upstream and downstream processes technologies—such as heterogenous catalysis, filtration, crystallisation, evaporation—will be valuable. Experience of biotechnology, fermentation or enzymes would be beneficial but not essential. Ditto experience of specialty chemicals for end-use markets such as cosmetics or food ingredients.
You are self-motivated and organised with a demonstrable ability to work and communicate effectively with external partners and peers at all levels. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy a combination of experimental and theoretical work.
In terms of personal qualities, we’re looking for someone who has a passion for their field, gets things done, and wants to keep learning and growing. And, last but not least, who is friendly and cooperative. If this describes you, you’ll fit in with the rest of the team!