Process Engineer

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 08/26/2026

We are seeking a Process Engineer for the Gold Product Group in the Hydrometallurgy Business Line.

The key responsibilities of the team are to develop, sell, and deliver our gold process solutions and technologies, including pressure oxidation, BIOX, cyanide leaching, and gold recovery processes, and to contribute to the development of new process solutions. 

This role is based in Espoo, Finland.

Team you belong to

You will join a team of process engineers who are passionate about doing quality work and supporting each other on the job.

What you’ll do

• Be a member of the Gold Product Group expert team, supporting our global business
• Perform metallurgical test work as part of research and development programs
• Process design, detailed engineering & commissioning of new gold processing plants
• Support/lead process and technology development projects as part of our Research & Development
• Support our marketing activities
• Support solution sales and services in the tender preparation phase and participate in the sales negotiations
• Support/lead studies and implementation projects in process engineering and commissioning
• Internal and external technology training
• Maintain good relationships with the customers and other internal and external stakeholders

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's or Master´s Degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering
• Relevant work experience
• Understanding of engineering tools: Acad, Aveva, MicroStation
• Project-oriented working methods
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Capability to work independently and proactively
• Good co-operation skills
• Ability to communicate in English
• Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites

What's in it for you

• Purpose-led work – Helping keep essential operations running safely and efficiently
• Safety and wellbeing first – A strong safety culture and access to healthcare/benefits/wellbeing services
• Competitive pay and incentives – Including bonus
• Stable, long-term employment – With opportunities to build your skills and grow your career
• Well-equipped work environment – Tools, equipment and PPE provided
• Training and development – Ongoing skills development, tickets and learning programs
• Supportive team culture – A down-to-earth, safety-focused team that gets things done together

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click “Apply now” to submit your application.

For more information, please contact Jan van Niekerk, Director, Gold Process Solutions. Email: jan.vanniekerk(at) metso.com or phone +27 82 820 8566

If you’re keen on the role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply – you may be the perfect fit.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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