Process Engineer - Lignin Industries AB in Knivsta

Job description
Are you a chemical engineer or having a background in material science with experience from process industry? Do you enjoy working in a flexible environment where upscaling and improvements is a key for success? Then, this opportunity can be your next job!

Lignin Industries is an innovative company in a strong growth phase. The company focuses on replacing fossil-based plastics with biodegradable bio-based materials based on the forest residue lignin.

As a process engineer you will be responsible for process analytics and technical improvements which will be critical for production scale-up. The role requires good analytical skills, knowledge of the process and a willingness to also work hands on. You will report directly to CTO. 



Responsibilities
The process engineer has the full responsibility to ensure the function of the production process line from lignin to granulate. You will keep a track and continually analyze the data to ensure improvement of the process. Due to the rapid growth of Lignin Industries, the position has dynamic elements and will also include responsibility over technical equipment in the production and some technical purchasing needed for the machines. 

Your main responsibilities are:
• Process improvements and follow-up
• Project leader for specific parts of the upscaling growth plan for the next production plant.
• Planning and service responsibilities for the technical equipment
• Production improvements
• Purchasing of technical equipment such as tools and spare parts



Working hours
Full time. Daytime Monday to Friday. 

Qualifications
To be successful here we require the following:
• University degree in Chemistry or material science
• Experience of working as a process engineer or production engineer within the process industry. If you have experience from plastic production, we find that very qualifying.
• Experience from extrusion is meritorious.
• Excellent knowledge in Swedish and English.
As a person, you have good ability to create structure and plan your own day. You have good analytical skills and run your own projects together with internal as well as external stakeholders. Decision-making and problem solving will take up a great part of your day. You have a strategic mindset that enables you to see the long-term consequences of your decisions. 



Application
Application deadline: 2021-04-19, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.

In this recruitment, Lignin Industries is collaborating with Randstad Engineering. For questions regarding this role, please contact recruitment consultant Emma Paulsson, emma.paulsson@randstad.se, +4676 6118917. Because of GDPR applications cannot be accepted through e-mail so please apply online as soon as possible



About the company
The forest is a renewable resource. Lignin is a by-product from the pulping industry. Globally 80 million tonnes is processed in the pulping industry, making it the largest natural by-product on earth. Today, 99% of the produced lignin is burnt for its energy value.

We, at Lignin Industries, convert lignin so it can be blended with virgin and recycled thermoplastics creating new types of bioplastics. For every 1 kg of fossil based plastics replaced by RENOL® we decrease CO₂ by 5-6 kgs released into the atmosphere.