Senior Process Engineer (m/f/d) International Process Plants

Michael PageInternationalstepstonepublished 10/06/2026
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Introduction

Our client is an internationally active engineering and plant construction company headquartered in the Salzburg region. For several decades, the company has been developing and delivering sophisticated process and production plants for customers worldwide. Projects span the entire lifecycle, from the initial process concept through detailed engineering to on-site commissioning. Employees benefit from the combination of international projects, short decision-making processes and the collaborative environment of a hands-on organisation. This opportunity is aimed at experienced candidates in the field of process engineering.

Your tasks

Design and sizing of process and production plants with regard to capacity, raw materials and product specifications

Preparation of mass and energy balances as the basis for plant design

Definition of process steps, process parameters and technical requirements for plant components

Development of process engineering fundamentals for technical documentation, process descriptions and plant concepts

Selection and specification of suitable equipment, machinery and components in cooperation with suppliers and internal departments

Technical coordination with customers as well as support in safety assessments and HAZOP studies

Participation in international projects from planning through FATs and SATs to commissioning at customer sites

Support in the further development of existing production processes and the integration of new technologies and technical solutions

Your profile

Completed university degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Process Technology or a comparable technical discipline

Bachelor's or Master's degree, Master's degree preferred

Interest in international plant engineering, process plant engineering or chemical plant engineering

Several years of experience in plant engineering, the chemical, pharmaceutical, food or process industry

Understanding of process engineering principles as well as mass and energy balances

Interest in the technical design and sizing of plants and production processes

Analytical mindset combined with a structured and solution-oriented way of working

Hands-on mentality and enjoyment in solving technical challenges pragmatically

Team-oriented approach and interest in collaborating with customers, suppliers and interdisciplinary engineering teams

Very good English skills, both written and spoken

German language skills are considered an advantage, but not a must

Willingness to travel internationally and participate in project-related commissioning assignments

Active involvement from the initial process concept through to successful commissioning at the customer site

International projects with a high degree of technical complexity

Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes

Collaborative and family-oriented working environment instead of corporate structures

We offer

Annual gross salary between EUR 60,000 and EUR 85,000 , depending on qualifications and professional experience (suitable for both junior and experienced candidates)

Flexible working hours, short Fridays and home-office opportunities

Excellent accessibility by public transport and car

Free company parking or climate ticket

Private accident insurance

Support for professional and personal development

High level of responsibility and direct interaction with decision-makers

Diverse tasks with significant technical depth

Free German language courses for employees without German language skill