Development Engineer

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,

Development Engineer, Feedstock and Pretreatment (F&P)

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

We are seeking a highly motivated and capable person to strengthen the wastewater treatment technical expertise in APAC Innovation Center complementing our existing global engineering and unit operations teams. You are a key link between Technology & Innovation and production organization in Singapore and external collaborators.

Reasons to join

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. 

More about the job

In your role, you will 

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

• Support production operation, site test runs and turnarounds

• Plan, initiate and draw conclusions of laboratory analyses

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

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

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the renewable products supply and production processes and their effect on wastewater quality and treatment needs through your involvement in a wide range of initiatives

• Impact the long term strategy for sustainable solutions especially related to wastewater treatment

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

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

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

• Knowledge of analytical techniques relevant to wastewater treatment process monitoring

• Solid knowledge of wastewater treatment processes (e.g. deoiling, biological treatment, polishing) and unit operations

• Ability to influence in a global matrix organization
  
  

Other strengths we value

• Proactive safety management mindset

• Experience in continuous improvement e.g. lean/LSS practices

• Knowledge of renewable fuel processes (pretreatment, hydroprocessing) and unit operations

• Experience of local legislation related to wastewater treatment

• Experience of working with research institutes and universities working in the field of wastewater treatment
  
  

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 20 November 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.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com