R&D Engineer, Chemical Processes and SAFEC Team

Sumitomo SHI FW is looking for a

R&D ENGINEER in Chemical Processes and SAFEC team

To join our Global Technology and R&D team working in the area of applied chemistry in:
•   Energy Generation via thermal conversion of biomass and waste fuels, based on primarily fluidized bed technologies, and 
•   Circular Carbon including Carbon Capture and Gasification technologies.

Responsibilities:
In this role your responsibilities include: 
1.   Characterization of feedstocks, products, and phenomena in energy generation and decarbonization solutions: 
a.   Interpretation and use of physico-chemical analyses results, acquired from commercial laboratories and internal databases. Examples are analyses of fuels, additives and ash streams.  
b.   Analyses of solid samples in SFW laboratory, including optical microscopy, XRF, SEM/EDX. Solids are typically ash streams and deposits.
c.   Describing products and phenomena occurring in studied process and deriving conclusions and/or solutions. Examples are process conditions leading to deposit formation in part of a thermal conversion unit, and how to minimize or prevent it.  
2.   Planning and execution of laboratory, pilot, or field tests aimed at evaluating existing, or developing innovative solutions for decarbonizing the energy and carbon-intensive industries
a.   Using equipment’s such as fouling and corrosion probing, gas and emission measurements, process temperature and pressure measurements.
3.   Effective dissemination of research findings internally (R&D reports, presentations, engineering manuals, etc.), and externally (conference publications, etc.).

What do we expect from you?
-   Candidates should have at least Master Degree in energy/environmental technology/chemistry/chemical engineering,
-   Previous working experience or higher education in the field of combustion chemistry and chemical thermodynamic modeling is highly valued, but not mandatory, 
-   The work requires intense collaboration with other research engineers, process and design engineers, and technology experts. Teamwork and communicating effectively with people of different backgrounds are paramount,
-   Good written and spoken skills in English, other language skills are considered as an advantage,
-   Innovative attitude and desire to develop into an expert.

What can we offer to you?
-   Duties are adjusted according to your current skills and experience,
-   Opportunity to learn and develop professionally in the fields of existing and emerging energy generation and decarbonization solutions,
-   Global and professional work environment,
-   Interesting and challenging tasks,
-   Opportunity to collaborate and network with academia, research organizations and industrial parents in Finland and globally through participation in common research projects, conferences, symposia, and professional associations.

This job is located primarily in Varkaus office with possibility of hybrid work arrangement.

For further information: Vesna Barišić (R&D Manager), tel. +358 400250713 or vesna.barisic@shi-g.com 
 

Powering a decarbonized world for everyone

Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) has been providing innovative and environmentally sound energy solutions to our customers for over 100 years. Our mission is to enable the energy transition to a carbon-free future through decarbonization, decentralization and digitalization.

Our solutions expand from the world-leading circulating fluidized bed (CFB) technology to long-duration energy storage, waste-to-energy, waste-to-value, carbon capture and services for the global power and industrial markets. Through co-creation, partnerships, and ecosystem collaboration SFW aim to accelerate the speed of decarbonization and create more value to our customers.

We are global energy experts with more than 1800 talented staff, across multiple locations, covering the globe from North America through Europe to Asia.

For more information, please visit: https://www.shi-fw.com/