Process Laboratory Engineer - Votorantim

As part of FLS international network, you’ll collaborate with global teams on high-impact mining projects and have access to continuous learning and development programs. This role offers a real pathway to expand your technical and leadership skills within a world-renowned company.

You will lead and perform lab testing that directly influences equipment design, performance optimization, and customer success. Your work will drive innovation in filtration and sedimentation processes, placing you at the forefront of sustainable mining solutions.

Be part of a company that is redefining the future of mining by focusing on sustainability, safety, and social responsibility. At FLS, your engineering expertise helps solve real-world challenges and contributes to greener, more efficient mineral processing.

FLS is a global leader in sustainable technology and services for the mining industry. Our Votorantim site in Brazil is a critical hub for our Latin American operations, offering laboratory services, pilot testing, process optimization, and technical support for solid/liquid separation equipment and mineral processing solutions. As part of our global R&D and technical services network, this facility plays a pivotal role in shaping future-ready mining processes.

We believe that diversity drives innovation and performance. At FLS, you'll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, developing sustainable solutions that leave a positive impact on people, the environment, and the communities where we operate.

Role Summary

The Process Laboratory Engineer is responsible for leading, performing, and supporting laboratory and pilot-scale testing of solid/liquid separation processes. This role is key in providing technical expertise to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring correct equipment sizing, process performance, and customer satisfaction. The engineer will work cross-functionally with Sales, R&D, Product Engineering, and Site Services to ensure world-class delivery and technical excellence.

Purpose of the Role

To act as a technical authority in sedimentation and filtration processes, overseeing the preparation, execution, and reporting of laboratory tests that support equipment design, performance validation, and process optimization. The Process Laboratory Engineer contributes directly to successful project delivery, technical proposals, commissioning support, and innovation in mineral processing.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Testing & Analysis

Plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale testing programs for thickening, filtration, and clarification processes.

Analyse test results to determine equipment type, size, and optimal operating conditions.

Prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

Maintain lab equipment in optimal condition, ensuring safety and testing accuracy.

Technical Expertise & Process Support

Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in solid/liquid separation across FLSmidth business lines.

Read and interpret PFDs, P&IDs, technical specifications, and layout drawings.

Support flowsheet development and product selection for mineral processing projects.

Assist in commissioning activities, troubleshooting and performance validation onsite.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with global teams, including Sales, Product Engineering, and Project Execution.

Guide junior engineers and technicians in lab procedures, data interpretation, and documentation.

Participate in customer meetings to explain test methodology, results, and process selection rationale.

Project and Data Management

Manage multiple testing projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and accuracy.

Document each testing program from proposal to final report.

Support continuous improvement of lab processes and data management practices.

Thought Leadership

Present findings in internal technical meetings and contribute to published technical papers.

Stay up to date on advances in filtration and sedimentation technologies.

Represent FLSmidth at conferences or client meetings as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing or related field.

At least 5 years of experience in mining, mineral processing or chemical industries with solid/liquid separation background preferred.

Previous laboratory, pilot plant, or field commissioning experience highly desirable.

Strong data analysis and reporting skills, including use of statistical tools.

Proficiency in English and Portuguese (oral and written).

Familiarity with occupational safety practices in lab and field environments.

Must have legal work authorization in Brazil.

Behavioural Traits

Proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Effective communicator, both written and verbal.

Committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

A role in a highly respected global company known for innovation and sustainability.

Opportunities to work on international projects and collaborate with global teams.

Career growth and training opportunities through our global development programs.

Health insurance coverage for you and your immediate family.

Employee recognition programs and performance-based incentives.

Inclusive, respectful, and diverse work environment.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Ethics.

At FLSmidth, we promote an inclusive, diverse, and respectful work environment where everyone can freely contribute their talents. We value diverse perspectives as a driver of innovation and collaboration. We invite all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, identity, or orientation.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment, and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information, please visit FLSmidth.com/careers.

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• Como parte da rede internacional da FLS, você colaborará com equipes globais em projetos de mineração de alto impacto e terá acesso a programas contínuos de aprendizado e desenvolvimento. Esta função oferece um caminho real para expandir suas habilidades técnicas e de liderança dentro de uma empresa de renome mundial.

Você liderará e realizará testes de laboratório que influenciam diretamente o design de equipamentos, a otimização de desempenho e o sucesso do cliente. Seu trabalho impulsionará a inovação em processos de filtração e sedimentação, colocando você na vanguarda de soluções sustentáveis ​​para a mineração.

Faça parte de uma empresa que está redefinindo o futuro da mineração, focando em sustentabilidade, segurança e responsabilidade social. Na FLS, sua experiência em engenharia ajuda a resolver desafios do mundo real e contribui para um processamento mineral mais verde e eficiente.

A FLS é líder global em tecnologia e serviços sustentáveis ​​para a indústria de mineração. Nossa unidade de Votorantim, no Brasil, é um centro crucial para nossas operações na América Latina, oferecendo serviços de laboratório, testes piloto, otimização de processos e suporte técnico para equipamentos de separação sólido/líquido e soluções de processamento mineral. Como parte de nossa rede global de P&D e serviços técnicos, essa unidade desempenha um papel fundamental na definição de processos de mineração preparados para o futuro.

Acreditamos que a diversidade impulsiona a inovação e o desempenho. Na FLS, você colaborará com colegas de todo o mundo, desenvolvendo soluções sustentáveis ​​que geram um impacto positivo nas pessoas, no meio ambiente e nas comunidades onde atuamos.

Resumo da Função

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