Process Engineer

Atomising Systems Limited (ASL) is a family-based metallurgy manufacturing Company, based in Darnall, currently employing 80+ staff.

ASL of Sheffield is the world leading supplier of atomising technology and equipment, delivering both powder and plant equipment worldwide. ASL is based on innovation and a solid commitment to Research and Development. As the demands of the global powder industry evolve, and new applications emerge, ASL continue to develop and grow into emerging markets.

ASL’s powder customers vary from those requiring large volumes to those needing only test batches or test production campaigns. Our production service is large enough to serve customer needs, yet still flexible enough to produce special powders with unique chemistries or particle sizes.

ASL is looking to strengthen its existing team of technical specialists, charged with overseeing the development of its atomising technology for metal powder production, and with assisting the production team in producing new metal powders to client specifications. They also provide support to the engineering function in designing plants for sale, in training client staff in Sheffield and on‑site during start‑up.

Working with a well‑equipped QC laboratory and the Quality Manager, you will be involved in troubleshooting and upgrading of the existing in‑house gas and water atomisers, including ultra‑high pressure water atomisers, as well as possible work on centrifugal atomisation for external customers. ASL has supplied over 100 plants in 34 countries to process a huge range of metals, including electronic solders, lead, zinc, aluminium, magnesium, copper, silver, gold, platinum, nickel, cobalt and steels.

Thus, our expertise is very varied, including melting and handling of molten metals (including optimal ceramic selection), the atomisation process itself, and many ancillary systems for cooling, safety, sieving, classification, dewatering, drying, water recycling and filtration, high (1‑300bar) and ultra‑high (>1000bar) pumping, pollution control, instrumentation, QA, sampling, blending and packing.

• Work with colleagues on analysing data and problem‑solving
• Work with Engineering on design of necessary new plant or modifications
• Learn about metal, especially stainless steel, powder specifications and our in‑house processes for producing them
• Work on optimisation of process yields and economics
• Make technical presentations to colleagues and customers
• Produce technical reports for customers
• Help Sales and Engineering to draw up specifications for plants to be built for external clients

• Display a ‘can‑do’ attitude towards any jobs that must be done
• The ability to communicate (both written and verbal) with colleagues & managers accurately and timely
• Able to demonstrate a good aptitude for learning complex operations – numerate with weights and measures.
• A keen eye for detail and appreciation of the importance of getting the work done accurately and timely.
• Able to produce accurate records & reports for compliance and traceability purposes
• Be reliable & trustworthy
• Be able to work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments to achieve desired outcomes
• Be able to work in a professional manner to uphold the reputation of the company
• Able to work 40 hours per week.
• No restrictions on travel such as; willingness to travel and stay away from home for extended periods of time as determined by the project; full valid passport; no reasons to be refused entry to countries outside the UK.
• Must be able to provide documentation to prove the Right to Work in the UK.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field with at least 2 years’ experience in an engineering role.
• Proven track record delivering technical projects
• Excellent project management and organisational abilities
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong technical background and experience with specific technologies relevant to the company’s needs (Powder handling and…