Job Title: Process Engineer
Job Location (Short): León, ESP, 24009

Posting Start Date: 6/10/26

Process Engineer .

Are you looking for a job in León, in a dynamic, globally active technology company – yet at the same time, you appreciate a value-oriented, trusting company? If so, we offer you an exciting job where you will be part of a global team oriented to multiculturalism and equality.

Recently, ADL BIOPHARMA and WACKER have joined forces, and now, WE ARE ONE. With this union, we are stronger, we have a worldwide presence, with production sites on three continents and almost 16,000 employees in 70 countries.

We are a leading group in the biotechnology sector, and we produce for multiple markets: food, cosmetics, fragrances... Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together.

To strengthen our team in León, we are looking for you as a Process Engineer .

Responsibilities

Design new manufacturing processes for the plants to be built, ensuring their future operation is safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. To do so, you will:

Gather key design data from all relevant departments.
Perform mass and energy balances.
Prepare the P&IDs
Conduct the technical-economic feasibility study
Lead risk analyses from the perspective of industrial and food safety
Define the control strategy
Define the production schedule
Prepare process documentation
Identify critical control points
Prepare the SOPs.
Train staff
Estimate operating and investment costs.
Define the main process equipment.
Define materials in accordance with the process and required quality.
Define and evaluate pilot tests.
Lead commissioning activities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering / Chemical Engineering
Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred)

Skills

In-depth knowledge of the chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
Knowledge of biotechnological processes
Knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines in the field of facility safety and environmental protection
Technical expertise in batch and continuous processes
Strong conflict management skills.
Excellence in technical problem-solving.
Knowledge of SAP.
Very good knowledge of Spanish and English
Proficiency in process simulation tools.
Expertise in energy efficiency and carbon footprint.

Experience

Several years of professional experience as a process engineer in the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry
Experience in process optimization.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience as a Project Manager on projects in the range of 1 million euros is a plus.

Special Skills

Safety-first mindset.
Entrepreneurial mindset and approach.
Cost-consciousness, striving to find optimal technical solutions.
Persuasiveness, ability to motivate, and decisiveness.
Creativity, flexibility, and resilience.

You can find an overview of benefits at WACKER on our careers page.

As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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