Are you our next creator of change?
Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
We are looking for you,
Lead Process Development Engineer
to join our Process Technology Development and Modelling department in Porvoo, Finland.
We are now looking for a Lead Process Development Engineer specialized in Refining Processes to join our dynamic team of experienced technology, concept development and project management professionals. As a Lead Process Development Engineer, you will be in a key role in enabling refinery transformation towards carbon neutral production by developing solutions to introduce new feedstocks, co-processing technologies and optionality in our current and future assets. The projects range from conceptual and feasibility studies to process design activities in the execution phase of the projects. Together with your expertise, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward.
Reasons to join
We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste's success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.
We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.
Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.
In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, and an extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture.
The job is located in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, which is about 30 minutes by car from the center of Helsinki. We organize free bus transportation to Kilpilahti for our employees from the capital region, Porvoo and the nearby areas.
More about the job
Your role in our team
As a Lead Process Development Engineer, your main responsibilities may include (depending on your competences and interests):
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Providing senior-level subject matter (technical) expertise to the development initiatives and projects and/or acting as a development project team leader,
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Participation in the oil refinery transformation projects (including the processing bio-based and circular feedstocks)
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Being responsible for the early phase concept creation
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Being responsible for modelling the developed process concept
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Being responsible for maturing the early phase process design in the later stages of the projects
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Being responsible for supporting R&D in the experiment design
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Being responsible for evaluating various process alternatives and new processes
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Supporting Business units in the decision making
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Helping and advising junior professionals.
You will work closely with other Technology, Process Design and Business Development professionals at Neste. The Process Technology Development & Modelling department enables the successful concept development of new sustainable technologies. We have a multidisciplinary skill set ideal for idea creation and case evaluation due to our deep expertise, experience and sector specific know-how. We have a thorough understanding of different process technologies and proven track record in technology development. Our success is based on our people who are the driving force behind Neste's transformation to become a global leader in renewable and circular solutions.
Keys to success in this role
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M.Sc. or D.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
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10+ years of strong hands on experience in process design and engineering of Oil Refinery Process Units, Petrochemical Units or Renewable Fuel Process Units
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Good understanding of Oil Refinery and Petrochemical Configurations
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Extensive experience in carrying out process simulations, thermodynamic calculations, generation of Heat and Material Balances, preparation of PFDs, PIDs, process equipment sizing calculations and generation of datasheets (reactors, columns, vessels, pumps heat exchangers etc)
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Ability to develop feasible process concepts
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Innovative mindset and problem solving attitude
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Fluent written and spoken command of English
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset
Other strengths we value
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Hands-on attitude and business oriented mindset
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Ability to understand complex technology concepts and communicate their strengths and weaknesses in an understandable fashion to leadership and decision makers
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Willingness to take ownership, learn new and work outside of your comfort zone
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Project management / leadership experience
Let's get you started
We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by Tue 23rd of February 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Perttu Uotila, Manager, Refining Processes, +358 50 458 2926 on 11th of Feb at 14:00-15:00 (EET) or 17th of Feb at 13:00-14:00 (EET).
Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered. We will do our best to contact you within 2-3 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The first interviews are preliminarily scheduled to take place on week 10. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. 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 isthe 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
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