- Location
- Egerkingen, Switzerland
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead process optimization and operational excellence initiatives across dry mineral processing operations to improve efficiency, reliability, throughput, and cost performance.
- Provide process engineering support for CAPEX projects, including process design, flowsheet development, equipment selection, equipment sizing, commissioning, and start-up activities.
- Actively contribute to the development and industrialization of innovative process technologies and new products.
- Analyze plant performance, conduct troubleshooting and root-cause analyses, and implement sustainable process improvements.
- Drive data-driven process optimization using advanced analytics, digital monitoring tools, process modelling, and statistical analysis techniques.
- Collaborate with global teams across Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Sustainability, and R&D to deliver technical solutions.
- Develop and maintain process standards, design guidelines, and best practices while promoting cross-site knowledge sharing.
- Provide technical leadership and coaching to engineers and plant teams.
- Support sustainability initiatives through energy efficiency improvements, emissions reduction, waste minimization, and safe operating practices.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Grinding and comminution
- Air classification and particle size control
- Bulk material handling and conveying systems
- Thermal processing technologies (drying, calcination, combustion systems, heat transfer)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Minerals Processing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in process engineering, mineral processing, or industrial manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of dry mineral processing operations and process optimization.
- Experience supporting CAPEX projects from concept development through commissioning.
- Experience with process data analytics, digitalization initiatives, process monitoring systems, simulation tools, statistical analysis, or advanced process control is highly valued.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English.
- Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30%).
CONTACT
Daniel Bolliger, HR Business Partner
Skills
Procurement