Research Engineer II
Key Skills
Job Description
Job Description
In the challenging world of specialty fertilizers, a company striving to keep the lead like ICL Growing Solutions needs rapid adaptation to market requests and continuous introduction of new products while keeping high quality and strict compliance with regulations.
In this dynamic environment you, as R&D process engineer, will use your innovative thinking and engineering skills to adapt and improve existing processes and develop novel technologies for the polymer coating of fertilizers. You will be directly involved in virtually all the stages of the development, from the manufacturing of prototypes in the lab to the scale up and design of the full commercial scale process. As R&D process engineer you will be a key player in different research projects.
You will be part of the R&D Engineering group in Heerlen (The Netherlands) which is part of the global ICL Growing Solutions, with possible assignments to different locations worldwide.
Position and key responsibilities
▪ Participate in several R&D projects (with leading role ins some) as engineering and scale up partner.
▪ Contribute to the needed experiments in the lab and scale up to pilot and full-scale trials.
▪ Be the R&D partner in the engineering of production lines (modifications and building of new) from the conceptual design of new process to support all engineering stages to construction and start-up.
▪ Support production engineering department in troubleshooting of the manufacturing lines.
▪ Collect and process experimental data to be able to draw conclusions on engineering and scale up aspects of a project.
▪ Communication with different stakeholders to keep alignment of the project.
Your profile
We are looking for a pragmatic, self-propelled person with the following profile:
▪ MEng degree in Chemical Engineering
▪ 5+ years experience in equivalent industrial environment
▪ Affinity for innovation and R&D
▪ Excellent data processing and presentation skills
▪ Proficient in reporting to different stakeholders
▪ Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch is highly appreciated)
Reports to
Senior Manager R&D CRF Engineering
What we offer
We offer a challenging fulltime role in a dynamic environment where you will be developing the new products and processes that will make the strong growth ambitions of ICL become true. We always strive to be the best and encourage everyone who works with us to excel. We also embrace diversity, give people the latitude to express themselves and value differing opinions.
Application process
Please apply through the application button. We cannot support relocation, so candidates must be located in the local area.
Core Responsibilities
The R&D process engineer will lead and participate in research projects focused on improving processes and developing novel polymer coating technologies for fertilizers. Responsibilities include managing the scale-up from lab prototypes to full-scale production and providing engineering support for manufacturing lines.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering and possess at least 5 years of experience in an industrial environment. Strong data processing, communication, and innovation skills are required to succeed in this R&D-focused role.
Benefits
- Professional development
- Inclusive work environment
About ICL Group
Industry: Climate Technology Product Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
ICL is a leading global specialty minerals company that creates impactful solutions for humanity’s sustainability challenges in the global food, agriculture, and industrial markets. The company's unique set of natural resources, passionate team of talented employees, and technological ingenuity, create impact by scaling up food production, ensuring food quality, enabling sustainable agriculture and industrial production, and protecting the environment. The Company employs approximately 12,000 employees worldwide and operates 48 plants in 13 countries worldwide in strategic locations ICL’s three main pillars that define and set its guidelines: Ingenuity: our innovation is created by passionate employees, unparalleled R&D infrastructure, and multiple partners, all forming a unique ecosystem. Care: we focus on doing what is right for our employees, business partners, shareholders, communities, and the environment. Leadership: we are market leaders in innovation, cost management, and sustainability, thanks to a performance-driven, can-do mindset, and our winning spirit.