Process engineer scale up of waste valorization processes - Rabat

Area of Specialization: Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Scale-Up, Circular MaterialsNumber of Positions Available: 1Contract: CDDPlace: UM6P MSN Department (Benguerir)We are seeking a Process Engineer to support the scale-up and process integration of hydrometallurgical and materials synthesis routes developed within the Transforming Waste into Innovation projects.Key Responsibilities· Process Design & Scale-Up: Translate lab-scale protocols into robust pilot-scale processes for vanadium and silicate recovery; design and optimize reactor configurations; establish mass and energy balances and operating windows.· Engineering Documentation & Industrial Integration: Prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and contribute to P&IDs; define equipment specifications; evaluate integration scenarios with industrial partners.· Techno-Economic & Environmental Assessment: Contribute to techno-economic analysis; participate in environmental and sustainability assessments; ensure compliance with HSE regulations.· Collaboration & Reporting: Work closely with researchers, technicians and external partners; participate in project meetings; prepare technical reports and support technology transfer activities.
Required Qualifications· Engineering degree (Bac+5 / Ingenieur dEtat) in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.· Experience in chemical process design and scale-up (hydrometallurgy, inorganic chemistry, or similar) is highly desirable.· Familiarity with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, COMSOL, or equivalent) is an advantage.· Strong analytical skills and ability to translate experimental data into engineering specifications.· Excellent teamwork, communication and organizational skills.