Process Engineer

SolydEra SA est une PME dynamique et engagée, spécialisée dans les applications électro-céramiques haute température pour les énergies vertes et la conversion des gaz, avec un accent particulier sur les piles à combustible à oxyde solide (SOFC) et les électrolyseurs à oxyde solide (SOE).

Forte de son expertise dans les réacteurs à membrane haute température, qui constituent son cœur de compétence, l’entreprise agit comme le Centre d’Innovation Technologique de SolydEra.

Basée à Yverdon-les-Bains, en Suisse, SolydEra SA collabore avec de nombreux partenaires industriels et académiques pour le développement de dispositifs de conversion énergétique compétitifs en termes de coûts.

Process Engineer

The Opportunity
We are looking for a Process Engineer to play a central role in the development, structuring, and deployment of advanced process and machine engineering solutions. The position sits at the crossroads of process design, safety integration, system engineering, and project execution. You will be involved from early feasibility studies through commissioning and certification, with a high level of technical ownership. You will be integrated in the Swiss team of SolydEra conducting the development of industrial fuel cell modules for hydrogen and fuel cell applications.

Your Responsibilities

Engineering frameworks and standards

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the internal engineering development framework.

Process and machine engineering

Support the design team in all process integration and safety-related analyses.

Contribute actively to core process and machine engineering activities.
Develop, update, and maintain process and equipment PFDs and P&IDs.

Prepare customer documentation for the integration of systems

Supervise safety integration studies covering ATEX and machinery safety.

Projects, customers, and commissioning
Engineer and lead the integration of SolydEra modules with auxiliary equipment and customer processes

Participate in technical reviews and project-level HAZOP sessions.
Structure, manage, and maintain project engineering documentation.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise commissioning activities.
Provide on-site technical support during system start-up and validation.
Support certification processes and interactions with Notified Bodies.

Business and technology development
Support early-stage technical discussions with customers.
Perform preliminary sizing, process integration studies, and plot plans.
Conduct feasibility studies in collaboration with engineering teams.

Your Profile
Degree in Process Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Significant experience in the process industry.
Strong expertise in PFD and P&ID methodologies and safety integration standards,
Proven experience in process safety and risk analysis methodologies such as HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA, and ATEX.
Experience with machine and system certification processes.
Ability to work autonomously in a structured manner while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Strong technical documentation skills with a quality- and safety-oriented mindset.

Experience with fuel cell applications is a plus

Location

Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland