(Senior) Development Engineer

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils!

We are now looking for a Senior Develoment Engineer or a Development Engineer to join UPM Biochemicals Biomass Conversion team in Lappeenranta, Finland.

What you will do 

• You will be responsible for the timely and efficient research and development to optimize biomass conversion processes with internal and external partners 

• You will be a key member of our Lappeenranta based technology 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 

• You will evaluate various solid liquid separation techniques and equipment for applications in biomass conversion processes  

• You will be responsible for designing, planning, and executing pilot-scale trials, paving the way for their transition to large-scale production 

• You will develop a full-scale design for solid-liquid separation concepts optimizing Capex, Opex and process runnability 

• You will take responsibility in pilot concept of the downstream processing of enzymatic hydrolysis lignin 

Who you are 

• You have an advanced university degree in a technical field such as Biorefining, Process or Chemical Engineering 

• As a Senior Development Engineer you have at least 5 years / as a Development Engineer you have 1-3 years of relevant work experience related to separation technology in bioprocessing or pulp/papermaking technology 

• Ideally experienced with developing process strategies from concept to qualification 

• You have experience in biobased materials, wood chemistry and process equipment  

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

• You exhibit a can-do attitude and are interested in growing your experience with business growth 

• Knowledge in lignin chemistry, enzymatic lignin production and/or lignin applications is an asset

• You have positive and innovative attitude 

• You have have a readiness to travel 

• You are fluent in English, have excellent communication and presentation skills. Other languages are an asset 

This Is What We Offer For 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 Marina Ståhl, Manager, R&D and Technology, at [email protected] or tel. +358407512602 on October 4, 2024 between 13-15, on October 9, 2024 between 13-16 or on October 15 between 9-12.

Please apply and attach your CV and cover letter by October 20, 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 [email protected] or tel. +358204146600.

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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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