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Technology Engineer Liquid and Solid Technologies

On-site
  • Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland
R&D - Liquid and Solid Technologies

Job description

Casale SA is a leading firm that specializes in the design and implementation of innovative plants for the production of green ammonia, ammonia, nitrates, phosphates, urea, methanol, melamine, and syngas.

With a strong commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Casale SA strives to deliver high-quality solutions to our clients globally. In this frame, the company is currently seeking a dynamic Technology Engineer Liquid and Solid Technologies.

The candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a growing company and work closely with a group of experienced professionals. This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company, working and growing in a challenging and diverse environment.

The offered position is within the R&D Liquid and Solid Technologies Dept.


The main responsibilities are:

  • To execute R&D activities and R&D projects aimed at developing melamine, NPK, urea process, plant and equipment design;
  • To participate in the definition of R&D projects: the definition of the project team, the definition of the project targets, the preparation of the project schedule, and the plan of the project activities/deliverables /milestones;
  • To execute the R&D project activities according to the plan, including activities such as e.g., simulation of the process, design of the process and equipment, preparation of the equipment specifications and other technical documentation, and review of relevant patent documents;
  • To hold the kick-off, periodic status review, closeout, and other R&D project meetings;
  • To monitor and report the work carried out by external partners involved in R&D projects;
  • To participate in the assessment of the risk, and in the proposal of the validation of the new technologies as part of the R&D projects;
  • To participate in the validation of the new technologies (e.g. the planning of tests/experiments, or the design of test plants at lab or pilot scale);
  • To prepare the input needed for the release of the technologies from R&D at the end of the R&D project;
  • To share the information and know-how generated in the R&D project;
  • To screen ideas for potential new R&D projects;
  • To incorporate the discoveries in melamine, NPK, urea process, plant and equipment design as part of new technologies development;
  • To evaluate the benefits and risks of discoveries incorporated in melamine, NPK, urea process, and equipment design as part of new technologies development.

Job requirements

  • Education: Master's degree in Chemical Engineering focused on process development
  • Languages: Fluent written and spoken English
  • Skills: Good knowledge of software tools for plant simulation and equipment; Good team player, ability to work collaboratively with others, both inside and outside the company, self-motivated with strong organizing skills.
  • Experience: Preferably 2-4 years of work experience in an engineering company operating on chemical or petrochemical plants; Specific work experience in melamine/fertilizers will be considered as a preferred qualification.

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