Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer – Helios Process Team 

Location: Petah-Tikva 

Team: Helios Process Team 

Reports to: John Hausner, Process Lead 

Helios is a start-up company which creates cutting-edge metal refining technologies that minimize environmental impact and maximize resource efficiency. If you are a motivated team player, with a passion for developing new technologies that will have a direct impact on the future of humanity, come join us! 

About the Role 

As part of our Helios process scale-up, we are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead the physical integration of system components, execute initial testing, process validation, and prepare the systems for pilot plant deployment. This role is hands-on and critical to ensuring the process line meets performance expectations and management-defined KPIs. 

Key Responsibilities 

• System Integration: Assemble and integrate mechanical, electrical, and control components into a cohesive process line. 
• Pilot Readiness: Design and conduct initial tests to validate system functionality and reliability. 
• Execute the transition of multi-system product recipes and technologies from development to production, ensuring thorough validation and successful implementation of each integrated technology in the manufacturing process. 
• KPI Delivery: Monitor and optimize system performance to meet key performance indicators as defined by management. 
• Reporting & Documentation: Generate clear, structured reports on system status, test results, and performance metrics. 
• Data Handling: Work with basic process data, including logging, analysis, and interpretation to support decision-making. 
• Tool Proficiency: Use P&ID software (e.g., AutoCAD) to design, review, and update process schematics. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, engineering, and project management. 

What We’re Looking For 

• A self-driven, independent, and meticulous engineer with a strong passion for process development. 
• Demonstrated maturity and responsibility, with experience in low-level management or team coordination. 
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to transparency, especially when challenges arise. 
• A proactive mindset with the drive to grow within the organization and take on increasing responsibility. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, Process, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering. 
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering, preferably in pilot plant or industrial system integration. 
• Experience in a full cycle process- from a prototype to a scaled-up systems- significant advantage 
• Proficiency in P&ID tools such as AutoCAD or similar. 
• Familiarity with ore beneficiation, pyrometallurgy or any other metallurgical processes- advantage.