Coating Process Engineer

Notpla

THE ROLE At Notpla, we’re at the forefront of sustainable innovation, creating natural alternatives to single-use plastic packaging that are carefully engineered to help build a healthier planet. Founded on the belief that nature knows best, we’re an innovative, action-oriented scale-up developing and manufacturing uncompromisingly natural packaging solutions from seaweed and plants. As an Extrusion Engineer in the Innovation team at Notpla, you'll develop breakthrough natural material technologies into scalable solutions. This role sits at the critical intersection of material science and industrial-scale extrusion processes, where you'll develop and transform innovative biomaterial solutions in the very early stages into commercially viable packaging alternatives that replace single-use plastics. Your expertise in extrusion technologies, including compounding and extrusion coating, will be essential in bridging the gap between laboratory discovery and pilot-to-scale implementation. This is an exciting time to join Notpla - we’re on the brink of a record-breaking year for revenue and on track for major growth in the next 18–24 months. On top of this our Series A+ fundraise, which closed in 2024, is enabling us to scale our growth and environmental impact faster than ever. Beyond offering meaningful roles and a vibrant working environment, Notpla provides competitive compensation, including EMI Share Options, a zero-carbon pension scheme, discounts with local businesses, and subsidised social activities. Our office-first hybrid working policy lets you work in the way that maximises your productivity while maintaining a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere. We’re a social business with regular clubs and events, and we’re proud of how our diverse, mission-driven community works together to make plastic disappear. Led by strong values, all Notpla employees are encouraged to take ownership of their domain, enjoying a high degree of autonomy. Our aim is to build an inspiring culture reflected in our working policies, environment, and people. Your work will be highly collaborative and cross-functional, operating shoulder-to-shoulder with material scientists, material & product designers, consortium, and business development managers. You’ll be responsible for driving complex R&D projects from a concept stage through to scale validation. In particular, you’ll work on a novel extruded material within a large EU-funded project, bringing it from the lab to the market with a diverse team and strong partner consortium. As part of this, you’ll also be responsible for representing Notpla’s technical leadership within the EU consortium, collaborating with partners across the consortium and beyond.  This position demands someone who balances precision with speed and pragmatism: you'll bring rigorous process engineering discipline to a fast-paced innovation environment, while maintaining the fluid, curious mindset needed to pioneer uncharted territory in natural materials. You'll work hands-on in both the laboratory and pilot facilities, designing and executing coating trials, troubleshooting process challenges, and building out the technical knowledge that advances Notpla's mission in a large Horizon project as well as potentially supporting across multiple concurrent projects. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Material & Process Development * Drive new and existing extruded natural material development projects through formulation and process development into scalable solutions for packaging & disposables applications. * Design, organise, execute, and analyse coating trials both in-house and at partner facilities, working hands-on to develop and optimise processes for natural material applications * Work with different product groups to prioritise and plan extrusion trials. * Lead and coordinate trials, bringing process engineering expertise * Troubleshoot coating defects and process challenges through root cause analysis and corrective actions * Scale coating processes from laboratory to pilot stage, anticipating and addressing scale-up challenges * Build deep technical understanding of how natural materials behave in coating processes, including rheology, adhesion, film formation, and drying characteristics. Cross-Functional Collaboration & External Partnerships * Work shoulder to shoulder and collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including material designers, material scientists, business development managers, product designers, seaweed specialists, and more, to solve complex challenges * Blur disciplinary boundaries when needed to drive integrated problem-solving * Successfully build and manage external relationships and represent Notpla * Liaise with academic institutions, R&D labs, toll manufacturers and equipment suppliers to organize third-party testing, trials, and explore technology partnerships * Provide technical support for grant proposals and client projects Feasibility & Strategic Technical Planning * Conduct rapid feasibility studies and pathfinding activities to evaluate the quickest and best technical routes to market from a holistic perspective * Set out technical strategies and approaches to solve process problems * Stay current with technology advancements and industry trends, integrating new knowledge into ongoing projects * Identify novel process technologies and equipment partnerships that could unlock new capabilities for natural materials Data Analysis, Documentation & Communication * Design experiments, collect and analyze trial data, and present findings with clear recommendations to drive decision-making * Document trials and learnings systematically to build institutional knowledge * Communicate complex process engineering concepts effectively to diverse audiences through written, visual, and verbal formats * Contribute technical content to patent applications and intellectual property development

Lyten Labs AB

As an engineer in the Electrode Development team, the Engineer will support slurry formulation, coating process development, and experimental execution for performance optimization. This role contributes to the foundational work required for the development and mass production of lithium-ion battery electrodes. Key Responsibilities Overall areas of responsibilities and activities • Conduct experiments related to electrode slurry mixing, coating, drying, and calendaring. • Collect and analyze data from lab-scale experiments and compile technical reports. • Assist in the evaluation of electrode performance and suggest areas of improvement. • Operate and maintain lab equipment used in electrode fabrication. • Prepare documentation including experiment reports, process flow, and test summaries. Requirements Educational background and previous experience required for the role Qualifications and Experience • Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field. • Internship or academic project experience in lithium-ion batteries or electrode development preferred. • Foundational knowledge of electrode materials and manufacturing processes. • Basic understanding of lab experiment protocols and data handling. • Interest in battery or advanced material industries with a willingness to learn. Specific skills • Basic proficiency in handling lab-scale equipment (mixers, coaters, calenders, etc.). • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic data visualization. • Basic statistical analysis and data interpretation skills. • Ability to read and understand technical documents in English. Personal success factors • Proactive attitude toward problem-solving and experimentation. • High attention to detail and sense of responsibility. • Effective communication and team collaboration skills. • Willingness to grow and learn new technologies.

SHT SMART HIGH-TECH AKTIEBOLAG

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.