Process Engineer – Kärnkraft | Nevita | Göteborg

Senior Process Engineer Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Help Industrialise the Future of Advanced Materials Smart High Tech AB is a Swedish deep-tech company pioneering graphene-enhanced thermal interface materials for AI infrastructure, semiconductors, data centres, power electronics and high-performance computing. As we continue our transition from product qualification and commercialisation into large-scale industrial manufacturing, we are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to play a key role in developing, optimising and scaling our production processes. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled process engineer who wants to contribute to the industrialisation of next-generation graphene technology and help build a world-class manufacturing operation. The Role As Senior Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, optimising and industrialising manufacturing processes to support stable, efficient and scalable production. Working closely with Production, R&D, Quality and Engineering teams in both Sweden and China, you will help ensure that manufacturing processes deliver the highest levels of quality, repeatability and operational performance. The role is based in Gothenburg and requires regular travel to China to support technology transfer, process development and manufacturing scale-up activities. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes for mass production. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, quality, efficiency and throughput. Support the industrialisation of new products and manufacturing technologies. Develop, evaluate and implement process improvements based on operational data and production requirements. Optimise coating processes, carbonisation and graphitisation operations. Establish and maintain robust process parameters, standards and control methods. Support equipment qualification, commissioning and process validation activities. Collaborate closely with R&D teams to transfer new technologies into production. Work with production teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Support manufacturing scale-up initiatives and future capacity expansion projects. Participate in cross-functional projects involving production, quality and engineering teams in Europe and China. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years' experience in process engineering within industrial manufacturing environments. Strong experience working with manufacturing processes and production scale-up. Hands-on experience with coating lines, thermal processing equipment, carbonisation and graphitisation furnaces. Solid understanding of advanced materials manufacturing and process control. Experience developing and optimising production processes for high-volume manufacturing. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience working in international manufacturing environments is highly desirable. Highly Desirable Experience Graphene manufacturing or advanced carbon materials. Battery manufacturing and energy storage technologies. Semiconductor or electronics manufacturing. Advanced materials and high-tech industrial production. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies. Language Requirements Fluent English, written and spoken. Mandarin Chinese is considered a strong advantage. Swedish is beneficial but not essential. Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who is: Analytical and technically strong. Hands-on and solution-oriented. Structured and detail-focused. Passionate about process optimisation and manufacturing excellence. Comfortable working in a dynamic international environment. Collaborative and capable of building strong relationships across functions and cultures. Why Join Smart High Tech? At Smart High Tech, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge graphene technology and contribute directly to the industrialisation of products that support the future of AI infrastructure and advanced electronics. You will join a fast-growing international company where innovation, technical excellence and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of our manufacturing platform while working alongside leading scientists, engineers and international partners.

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for a Process Analytics Engineer who combines chemical process expertise with a passion for data and digital tools to drive operational excellence at our manufacturing sites. Does that sound like you? Join the Digital Manufacturing team dedicated to making Nouryon’s manufacturing sites smarter, safer, and more efficient. As our new Process Analytics Engineer, you will work at the intersection of process engineering and data analytics – using digital tools to uncover improvement opportunities, optimize process control, and build lasting capabilities across our sites. You will collaborate closely with site engineers, science & technology teams, and other regional functions to turn data into real operational impact. In your future role as Process Analytics Engineer you will Conduct digital data mining to collect, interpret, and report process-related improvement opportunities at our manufacturing sites Review and optimize the process control layer using available digital tools, combined with your practical and theoretical process knowledge Connect and collaborate with focus sites and other Digital Manufacturing teams within Nouryon to drive the Digital Manufacturing roadmap Share knowledge and build digital, analytical, and process control capabilities – both within the regional team and at site level Contribute as a domain expert in cross-functional improvement projects, including stakeholder management We believe you bring A degree at academic level in Chemical Engineering or a related field Experience from the process industry – experience in process control or plant optimization is a strong plus Strong computer and analytical skills, with a data-savvy mindset and comfort using modern digital and AI-supported tools Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written A proven ability to collaborate across functions and manage stakeholders at different levels of the organization Great if you have: Hands-on experience with process data systems, DCS/SCADA, or advanced process control tools Experience leading or participating in process improvement or digitalization projects Familiarity with data analysis tools or programming languages (e.g. Python), and experience working with AI tools such as Claude or Claude Code We believe you are... Someone who takes a helicopter view of complex manufacturing environments and uses data and facts to identify where the biggest improvements can be made. You have a natural ability to communicate and to bring people along with you – whether you are presenting an idea to site management or collaborating with hands-on process engineers. You are curious, self-driven, and embrace change. You thrive in a cross-functional environment where no two days look the same. We offer you At Nouryon, we provide a great job and friendly coworkers, plus benefits in addition to salary. Our collective agreement is with IKEM. Plus, we offer unilateral perks, such as bonus, reduced hours, health care allowance, lunch allowance, and more. You will be part of a dynamic Digital Manufacturing team working with some of the most exciting digital transformation challenges in the specialty chemicals industry. This is a role where you can genuinely see the impact of your work – at site level every day, and at company level over time. Have we got your interest? This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Manager Process Analytics, and based at one of our ISC manufacturing sites in Sweden. Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it’s with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/ As an applicant, you may be subject to a background check before employment, depending on the requirements of the role. You will receive more information about this later in the recruitment process. We work actively and systematically with HSE matters to ensure a safe and sustainable working environment for our employees. As an employee, you may therefore be required to undergo drug testing on a random basis. This is part of our commitment to safeguarding the safety and well-being of our staff. We look forward to receiving your application! We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors. About Nouryon Explore careers and life at Nouryon If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn. Contact If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com For union-related inquiries: Akademikerklubben: Katarina Risö – katarina.riso@nouryon.com Unionen: Helene Rosenlund –helene.rosenlund@nouryon.com Ledarna: Sanna Backman – sanna.backman@nouryon.com #WeAreNouryon #GrowWithUs We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.