Key skills
PythonRLeadershipProject ManagementCollaboration
About this role
Role Overview
- Propose and drive new technologies in spray drying, powder handling, digital and process simulation
- Explore and validate breakthrough spray drying and powder transformation technologies
- Build and document knowledge on emerging spray drying and powder handling trends
- Develop CFD models and python/excel tools for rapid design and deployment
- Drive heat recovery and heat integration designs, including heat pumps, for Zero Carbon targets
- Lead spray drying and powder transformation R&D projects within budget and scope
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to support the deployment of CAPEX projects in factories
- Provide expert support to markets and factories on spray drying, powder handling
- Support the spray drying network through knowledge sharing and best practices
- Provide engineering expertise to ensure safe, efficient powder processing operations
- Drive deployment and scale-up of advanced spray drying and powder transformation technologies.
Requirements
- Engineer or equivalent university degree; PhD in relevant field is a plus
- Extensive R&D and/or operating, factory or supplier experience, with significant exposure in different parts of the organization
- Strong expertise in design, installation and commissioning of spray drying, fluid bed drying, agglomeration and other powder process units, with up‑to‑date knowledge of quality, safety, ATEX, hygiene requirements and Net Zero technologies
- Practical experience operating spray dryers, fluid beds, powder handling
- Extended knowledge in CFD, DEM and systems modelling
- Experience working with universities and research institutes on new technologies
- Extended CAPEX project management and industrial troubleshooting experience
- Ability to work in teams, strong leadership qualities, openness and flexibility
- Proficiency in English; Spanish is a nice to have.
Tech Stack
- Python
Benefits
- Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.
- Flexible working arrangements
- facilitating creativity and collaboration
- A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.
- A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.