Process Engineer - Suspended Minerals & Wet Processing

Omya (Schweiz) AGSolothurnEURESpublished 09/28/2026
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Process Engineer \- Suspended Minerals \& Wet Processing ========================================================

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead process optimization and operational excellence initiatives across suspended mineral and wet processing operations.
  • Provide process engineering leadership for capital projects, including process design, flowsheet development, equipment specification, commissioning, and performance validation.
  • Support scale\-up and industrialization of new products, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
  • Analyze operational performance using process data, advanced analytics, and structured problem\-solving methodologies to identify sustainable improvement opportunities.
  • Drive digitalization initiatives by implementing modern process monitoring, data analytics, and performance management tools.
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Product Development, and R\&D teams worldwide.
  • Develop and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and process documentation.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and plant teams.
  • Contribute to sustainability initiatives through improved resource utilization, water management, energy efficiency, and process reliability.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Precipitation and mineralization processes
  • Slurry preparation and handling systems
  • Media stirred mills and wet grinding technologies
  • Flotation, filtration, thickening, and dewatering

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Minerals Processing, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
  • 5\+ years of experience in chemical processing, mineral processing, industrial manufacturing, or related industries.
  • Strong understanding of wet processing operations and process scale\-up.
  • Experience supporting CAPEX projects and commissioning activities.
  • Experience with advanced data analytics, digital process monitoring, process modelling, machine learning applications, simulation software, or advanced process control is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30%)

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