Elcogen looks forward to welcoming you to its growing team,
INDUSTRIALIZATION PROCESS ENGINEER
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Elcogen is at the forefront of the energy revolution with a huge
vision – do you want to join our journey towards market leadership in fuel cell
technology and green hydrogen?
Founded in 2001, Elcogen is a manufacturer of clean energy
technology that delivers affordable green hydrogen and emission-free
electricity. We are a European business with a proud Estonian heritage and a
global customer network delivering flexible core solid oxide technology..
Elcogen has its registered office in the UK, and
manufacturing facilities in Estonia and Finland that have served 160 customers
in 30 countries. Currently, we have 150+ employees working in our Estonian and
Finland factories.
Enn Õunpuu, Founder and CEO of Elcogen
Due to the company's growth, we are recruiting new engineer for the industrialization team.
Industrialization Process Engineer ⬇️
Industrialization Process Engineer
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As a Specialised Industrial/Process Engineer you will:
- Scale up and industrialize our proprietary products and manufacturing processes.
- Design and develop advanced production processes and methodologies, to enhance productivity, maintain high quality, and reduce waste.
- Participate in process equipment and tools selection, engineering, manufacturing and FAT.
- Support the installation, commissioning, SAT of new production equipment in existing and new facilities and equipment relocation and validation.
- Drive the validation and ramp-up phase of new production equipment in existing and new facilities and/or in case of new product introduction.
- Collaborate actively with equipment engineers and equipment suppliers to optimize existing processes, resolve technical challenges, and identify opportunities for further improvements. This include troubleshooting during commissioning/validation/ramp-up but may also include troubleshooting during steady operation.
- Monitor and analyze production parameters to identify their correlation with product quality, deviations and required corrective actions to meet the company's key performance indicator (KPI) targets.
- Work closely with the R&D team providing input and guidance to enable the new product and process industrialization in terms of scalability, yield, cost efficiency and potential for serial production.
- Train manufacturing personnel (e.g. operators and technicians) on new processes, equipment, and operating procedures to ensure smooth transitions and consistent performance.
- Collect and transfer lessons learn, information, and data from the different lines and facilities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN principles to improve manufacturing effectiveness and scalability.
- Assist in the planning and management of industrialization budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines.
Below are some examples of the main specific knowledge and experiences of relevance for our specific processes:
- Grinding/dispersing/milling/mixing processes:
- Tape casting, deposition and other technologies used to produce thin, precise ceramic layers .
- Paste screen printing, roll-to-roll printing, coating, drying, etc.
- Sintering and other high thermal treatments/processes.
- Laser marking, cutting, etc.
- Electrochemical processes, key components, and structures.
- Thermal and chemical process control, optimization, and testing.
Your main experience and education:
- Working experience as an Engineer/Senior Specialist in industrialization/production/process engineering, preferably in electronics/chemical/ceramic industries (at least 3-5 years).
- Specific knowledge of SOFC/SOEC is a plus.
- Experience in launching new products.
- Expertise in equipment validation, commissioning, and ramp-up activities.
- Expertise in working collaboratively with equipment suppliers to optimize systems and implement innovative solutions.
- Knowledge of LEAN principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Have worked cross-functionally with RND and product development.
- You have exposure to and enjoy working in multicultural, international environments.
- You hold a degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemistry or other relevant field.
Your quality and skills:
- Strongly goal-oriented, curious and eager to learn.
- Organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to train personnel effectively.
- English written and oral skills (knowledge of Estonian, Russian, Finnish and other languages is a plus).
Sounds interesting? Get in touch!
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Deadline for applications 31. October 2025