Development Engineer

Are you our next creator of change?

This is for you who wants to have a real impact on creating a healthier planet for our children every day. At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. Let’s create transformation for a sustainable future together.

We are looking for

Development Engineer

to provide technical expertise and support our production, projects and business. The role is located in Neste APAC Innovation Center Singapore.

We are seeking a highly motivated and capable person to strengthen the technical expertise in APAC Innovation Center. You are a key link between Innovation and pruduction organization in Singapore.

Reasons to join us

Real impact right now. We work in an inspiring and evolving business environment, where everything we do serves one purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children. To drive a growing impact as a global leader in renewable and circular solutions we live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves. 

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global growing company we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. 

Your part in Neste journey

In your role you will 

• Manage and participate in technology development and expert support projects related to renewable process technology

• Plan, initiate and draw conclusions of laboratory scale test runs and support production site test runs and turnarounds  

• Collaborate closely with business organizations, project teams, engineering studies and external partners to offer technical expertise.

• Participate actively in task forces and cross-functional teams in a global technology development set-up

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the renewable products supply and production processes through your involvement in a wide range of initiatives

• Impact the long term strategy for sustainable solutions

 
You will work in cross-functional teams with e.g. line managers and project managers as well as stakeholders in e.g. supply and production, and also with external partners. Our work combines accountability, cooperation, and the desire to develop and renew. Working safely at all times is essential to all of us. You will report to the R&D Manager, Feedstock and Pretreatment of APAC Innovation center.

Keys to success in this role

The best combination of experiences, skills and background is 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from relevant field, e.g. chemical or process engineering 

• 3-5 years experience in process engineering  in operation, process design or R&D, preferably in the field of oil refining or chemical industry, preferably in a relevant refining or chemical industry

• Knowledge of renewable fuel processes (hydroprocessing, pretreatment) and unit operations, or in relevant industry sectors

• Experience in process design including material and heat balance calculations, equipment sizing

• Experience in planning, executing and reporting laboratory, pilot or plant scale tests

• Excellent data handling skills

• Systematic problem-solving skills with active solution seeking mindset

• Techno-economical know-how

• Ability to influence in a global matrix organization

We also value

• experience in acting in international environment
• proactive safety management mindset
• experience in continuous improvement e.g. lean/LSS practices
• excellent communication, cooperation and stakeholder management skills
• active and initiative working style
• experience of licences related to working with flammable materials/hazardous chemicals

Our success is based on our people who are the driving force behind Neste’s transformation to become a global leader in renewable and circular solutions. The passion that we have for creating a healthier planet for our children is what makes us unique. We believe everyone is a leader and share a natural desire for collaboration. Our three values “We care, We have courage and We cooperate” are embedded in our everyday work. Working safely and responsibly at all times is essential to all of us.

If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. 

Join us in creating a healthier planet for our children

Let’s get you started

Wondering whether we are a match or not? Take a short test at neste.com/game.

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 13 January 2025.

We will do our best to contact you after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. (The person selected for the position must pass a health examination. A security clearance is obtained with your consent.)

About Neste
Neste uses science and innovative technology to transform waste and other resources into renewable fuels and circular raw materials. We create solutions for combating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. With over 75 years of refining expertise, we are the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. Our ambition is to make the Porvoo oil refinery in Finland the most sustainable refinery in Europe. We have set high standards for climate, biodiversity, human rights and the supply chain. Together with our partners we are aiming at a carbon neutral and nature positive value chain by 2040. Our success is created by 5,600 professionals working in 16 countries.  Read more: neste.com. Get inspired by our story.