Development Engineer Process Engineering - Chemical Recycling (m/f/d)

About us: more sophisticated is at the forefront of the development of innovative recycling technologies that enable the transition to a circular economy. Our matter technology transforms PET wastes into high-quality monomers that can be reused without loss of quality. To support our team, we are looking for a dedicated and competent development engineer (m/w/d) process technology that is working on the further development of our processes and systems.

Research & development pilot plant and laboratory Development and improvement of our processes and technologies based on pilot and laboratory data

Identification of new development potentials and creation of experimental concepts

Planning, coordination and implementation of pilot experiments – from the experimental idea to the parameterization to evaluation

Operational accompaniment of the pilot plant and close cooperation with the technician and laboratory

Analysis and processing of test data from pilot plant and laboratory for deriving optimization measures and scale-up decisions

Definition of technical requirements for apparatus and components for pilot tests and further adaptations of the plant

Research & funding acquisitions Identify appropriate funding programmes (Bund, Countries, EU)

Creation and development of research applications including technical content and budgeting

Coordination with research partners and responsibility for technical workpackages in funding projects

Project responsibility Responsible control of development and research projects incl. Time and resource planning

Complete documentation and communication of results to internal and external stakeholders

Cooperation at internal interfaces and occasional support in the technical area

Standing for occasional missions within the framework of projects and pilot projects

Complete study of process engineering, chemical engineering or comparable discipline

Experience in operation, planning or further development of pilot plants or experimental plants

Knowledge of procedural design, experimental methodology and data analysis

Ideally experience with publicly funded research projects or funding applications and evidence of scientific activities through publications

Self-employed, structured working and enthusiasm for technical development

Very good knowledge of German and English

An innovative and growing company with plenty of space for personal and professional development

The possibility of making a significant contribution to a forward-looking recycling project

A dynamic, interdisciplinary team with short decision paths

Attractive working conditions and a flexible working environment

The opportunity to establish itself in a leading technology platform in the long term