(Senior) Development Engineer

(Senior) Development Engineer

Haluaisitko olla osana kansainvälistä ja kasvavaa yritystä, jossa työskennellään joka päivä kestävämmän huomisen eteen? Jos vastasit kyllä, UPM voisi olla oikea paikka juuri sinulle! Olemme edelläkävijöitä uusiutuvien tuotteiden kehityksessä ja mahdollistamme vastuullisten valintojen tekemisen yrityksille sekä kuluttajille. Vastuullisuus näkyy meissä myös työnantajana – tavoitteemme on tarjota mielekäs ja merkityksellinen UPM-kokemus työntekijöillemme globaalisti. Arvomme – luota ja ole luotettava, tuloksia yhdessä ja uudistu rohkeasti – ovat toimintamme perusta. Tule luomaan fossiilisista raaka-aineista riippumatonta tulevaisuutta kanssamme!

We are now looking for a Senior Development Engineer or a Development Engineer to join UPM Biochemicals' Molecular Separation team in Lappeenranta.  

What you will do 

• You will be carrying out development of new purification processes for wood-based chemicals on laboratory and pilot scale

• You will derive and implement models for the development of the new purification processes

• You will be responsible for the timely and efficient realization of development projects with internal and external partners

• You will take responsibility of pilot scale implementation of the new purification processes 

• You will be a key member of our Lappeenranta based process development team and work closely with your direct colleagues, supervisor, and other scientists, engineers, and business representatives to continue refining our unique wood-based refining process

• You will be a member of the overall UPM Biochemicals team that is working to achieve profitable growth in the chemical market while ensuring UPM’s sustainable transformation 

Who you are 

• You have a university degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, or Biochemistry

• As a Senior Development Engineer you have at least 5 years / as a Development Engineer you have 1-3 years of relevant work experience in the field of separation technologies (ion exchange, adsorption, chromatographic separation, membrane filtration, etc.)

• You have practical experience on development of new separation/purification processes both on laboratory and pilot scale and are passionate about process development

• You have experience in process modelling (e.g. with Aspen) related especially to the aforementioned separation technologies

• You have experience with aqueous solutions of wood-based compounds

• You have experience in managing technical projects, especially with new technologies or chemicals and are passionate about these fields

• You have a positive and innovative attitude

• You are fluent in English, have excellent communication and presentation skills and have a readiness to travel

 This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils.’ Our work is impactful and transformative.

• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional information 

For further information, please contact Jari Heinonen, Manager, Molecular Separation team/UPM Biochemicals Process Development, at jari.heinonen@upm.com or tel. +358405025871. 

Please apply and attach your CV and cover letter by October 14, 2024. Please notice that we will go through the applications already during the application period and may invite candidates for interviews already before the end of the application period. 

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +358204146600. 

A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014. 

UPM Biochemicals offers innovative, sustainable and competitive wood-based biochemicals for replacing fossil-based raw materials and improving the environmental performance in various applications. End-use segments for renewable glycols include textiles, PET bottles, packaging, coolants, composites, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and detergents. Lignin-based Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF) offer a sustainable alternative to carbon black and precipitated silica in a broad range of rubber and plastic applications. UPM is building an industrial scale biorefinery in Leuna, Germany to convert solid wood into next generation biochemicals. UPM Biochemicals is accelerating the transition to a circular bioeconomy- where renewable feedstocks, sustainable production and sustainable consumption are the new normal. www.upmbiochemicals.com 

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