Pilot Engineer – Pilot Operations & Process Design

About the role

This position sits at the intersection of pilot plant operations, process optimisation and simulation, helping to bridge early‑stage R&D with commercial‑scale engineering for a next‑generation carbon capture platform.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and manage a chemical pilot plant, including test campaigns, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting of instrumentation & control systems.
• Analyse experimental data to drive process optimisation and improve efficiency, cost and energy use.
• Develop and run process simulations (e.g., Aspen, gPROMS or similar) linking pilot data to scale‑up design.
• Validate models against experimental results and define data requirements for ongoing R&D.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, engineering and external partners.
• Support preparation of engineering documentation for scale‑up and FEED studies.

Required profile

• MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating continuous chemical processes in pilot or laboratory settings.
• Strong hands‑on experience with pilot‑plant operation, troubleshooting and campaign execution.
• Experience with process modelling and simulation tools such as Aspen Plus, gPROMS or AVEVA.
• Background in gas treatment, separations or electrochemical systems is advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage R&D projects end‑to‑end.
• Fluent English; French is a plus.
• Strong HSE awareness and operational discipline.

Required skills

• Aspen Plus (or equivalent process simulation software).
• gPROMS (or equivalent).
• AVEVA (or equivalent).
• Process simulation and modelling.
• Pilot‑plant operation and control.
• Instrumentation & control systems.
• Data analysis for process optimisation.
• Gas treatment and separation technologies.

What we offer

• High‑impact role in a venture‑backed climate‑tech company.
• Opportunity to shape the scale‑up of a next‑generation carbon‑capture platform.
• Competitive compensation package in euros.
• Collaborative environment with senior technical leadership.
• Paris‑based onsite work in a state‑of‑the‑art pilot facility.