Process Engineer (Chemistry)

Who we areSyntetica is an early stage chemistry startup decarbonizing the textile industry through textile-to-textile recycling, starting with nylon.Synthetic materials are made from crude oil entailing a major carbon footprint. When these materials become waste, less than 1% of them are recycled to produce new textiles. Syntetica is on a mission to eradicate crude oil from synthetic materials. We are creating a world in which the waste we generate is seamlessly recycled into the new clothes we wear and the textiles we use daily in automotive or home applications. Our mission is to create circularity in the textile industry, making net zero an achievable reality.And the starting point is nylon. Our nylon depolymerization process is the first of its kind, capable of breaking down all nylon rich textile waste into circular virgin-equivalent nylon monomers, and separating materials such as elastane, cotton and polyester for further recycling. We are backed by the world-leading accelerator Entrepreneur First and the multi-stage found EQT Ventures. What’s next? We are looking to scale our process at speed to produce recycled nylon for our customers, which already includes two of the largest fashion brands in the world.ContextWe are looking for a process engineer with a proven background in the building of process design & PFD/P&ID design. As our Process Engineer, you will work on the efforts to efficiently scale up our chemical process, from the catalytic system to the purification process. Your responsibilities will include conducting the analysis related to the chemical process scaling, building a PFD & a PID with our lead process engineer and building the thermodynamic model of the process. You will work side by side with the founders to integrate our technology into existing industry workflows. If you want to play a pivotal role in an early-stage start-up on a mission to decarbonise the textile industry, this job is for you. Key responsibilitiesYou will play a pivotal role in scaling up our depolymerization process from laboratory-scale to pre-industrial scale. Key responsibilities include:SimulationLead the analysis (ASPEN, Matlab, etc) and studies for the pilot and plant designs and sizings.Build the thermodynamic models of the entire process and design PFDs and P& IDs.Plant design and equipment sizing for pilot & pre-industrial scale. Laboratory skillsPlan and execute experiments to build the flow sheet of the process.Plan experiments for thermodynamic/kinetic determination and guide the team to perform the required measurement. Management of the scale-upCollaborate with the research team to optimise catalysts, reaction conditions, and purification processesLead interactions with external engineering companies and process engineer partners around pilot plant designWhat we’re looking for : Education & background: A PhD or MsC in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field3-5 years in an industrial environment / engineering company scaling chemical processes from the lab to industrial scale (i.E. chemical process development)Strong knowledge of industrial environment and processes and state of the art technology/apparatusExpertise in process simulation (ASPEN, Matlab etc)Proven experience in flow sheet building and PFDs and P& IDs buildingExceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and adapt to new challenges.Personal qualities : Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.Demonstrates scientific rigour and meticulous attention to detailShows adaptability and a commitment to continuous learningPossesses humility and openness to growthStarting date: flexible, preferably 01/10/2024Contact person for more (technical) information: Louis Monsigny ([email protected]).