Prozesstechniker Kunststoffrecycling (m/w/d)

Starlinger & Co; Weissenbach an der Triesting; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied position

Company events

Participation in the company's success

Job summary

Starlinger & Co in Weissenbach an der Triesting invites a dedicated Process Engineer Plastics Recycling (m/f/d) to join our international team. You will optimize process parameters, oversee plant installations, and run both in-house and on-site trials with customer materials as needed.

You will train customer staff, communicate clearly with management about system capabilities, and provide remote support for service calls. Fluency in German and English is required.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship as a plastics technician or HTL qualification in plastics technology.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience with thermoplastics, preferably plastics recycling.
• German C2 business fluent; English B2 good in speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Optimize process parameters to meet customer requirements precisely.
• Oversee installation of new machinery generations through to final operation.
• Conduct in-house and on-site trial runs, sometimes with customer-provided material.
• Monitor production and make recommendations for planning for risk-free operation.
• Train customer staff on site to ensure smooth live production.
• Communicate knowledgeably with management about system capabilities and limits.
• Provide online support to assist technicians during service calls.

Skills

German C2

English B2

Customer-focused

Travel-ready

Education

Apprenticeship in plastics technology

Higher Technical College in plastics technology

Job description

Starlinger is a pioneer for machines and process technology in the international circular economy for plastic packaging solutions. We are convinced of our mission, we accept professional and personal challenges and believe in the quality, necessity and positive impact of our work. Our innovative achievements give us security and stability for further great ideas and the opportunity to make our company fit for the future.

To strengthen our team in Weissenbach an der Triesting we are looking for

Process Engineer Plastics Recycling (m/f/d)

As a Process Engineer (m/w/f), you will play a key role in the developement of modern recycling technologies. You will build prototypes, refine them in a targeted manner and support new developments at our customer´s sites right through to market readiness. With your technical eye for detail, you will ensure smooth, continuous operation of the plants.

That´s What Your Role Is All About

• You optimise all process parameters to ensure that customer requirements are met precisely.
• You oversee the installation of new generations of machinery right through to the point where they are ready for final operation.
• You carry out trial runs both in-house at our sites and on-site at the customer´s premises (in some cases using material provided by the customer).
• By monitoring production and formulating recommendations for production planning, you ensure risk-free continuous operation.
• To ensure that live-production runs smoothly on site, you will train our customer´s staff on site.
• As the direct point of contact for management, you will communicate knowledgeably and on equal footing regarding the performance capabilites and limitations of each system.
• Through online support, you will assist our technicians during service calls.

You can utilise these skills

• You have at least a completed apprenticeship as a plastics technician, ideally a qualification of a Higher Technical College in plastics technology.
• You already have a 3-5 years´ relevant experience working with thermoplastics, ideally in the field of plastics recycling. Knowledge of mechancs and electrical systems is an advantage.
• You are a communicative person who work in a customer- and solution-oriented manner.
• Your love of travel is reflected in your confidence when dealing with different cultures.
• Your German (C2) is business fluent and your English (B2) is good, both spoken and written.

We can prepare this offer for you

• A varied position in an international company, in an interesting, rapidly growing and innovative field
• A committed and dynamic team
• Company events
• Participation in the company's success

The basic salary for this role, as set out in the collective agreement, is approx. Euro 3.000,-- gross per month. For candidates with the appropriate qualifications and professional experience, we offer overpayment in line with market rates.

Become part of our team and shape the future together with us!