Polymerization Engineer (f/m/d)

aevoloop GmbH; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-scaling deep-tech startup in Leipzig is seeking a Chemical Engineer to develop innovative polycondensation processes for next-generation biodegradable plastics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in polymer science and at least two years of industrial experience in polycondensation. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a circular economy and work in a collaborative team environment focused on sustainability and innovation. Candidates should have excellent communication skills in English, and proficiency in German is advantageous.

Leistungen

Hansefit membership

Fresh fruit

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of two years industrial experience in polycondensation process development on a multi kilogram scale.
• Solid understanding of polymer science, particularly polyesters.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop a 50 kg batch polycondensation process for innovative plastic products.
• Perform techno-economic assessments and mass/energy balance calculations.
• Ensure SHEQ and sustainability standards are met in all activities.

Kenntnisse

Polycondensation processes

Polymer science

HAZOP analysis

Process simulation

Techno-economic analysis

Excellent communication in English

Hands-on mindset

Ausbildung

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Polymer Chemistry or a related field (M.Sc. or higher)

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

Join aevoloop, one of Europe’s fast-scaling deep-tech startups, and help build pioneering next‑generation plastics.

• Develop a 50 kg batch polycondensation process for our innovative, novel polyester based plastic products as an integral part of aevoloop’s polymer R&D team
• Build and refine an end-to-end polycondensation process, starting from the dosing of monomers and catalysts and the addition of processing aids (e.g. rheology modifiers and stabilisers), proceeding through several polymerisation stages, and finishing with the production of the final polymer pellet
• Perform techno‑economic assessments, process simulations, and mass and energy balance calculations in order to identify the ideal polycondensation process
• Determine safety‑related process and material parameters and derive appropriate countermeasure strategies
• Document your work and make use of modern digital tools for maximum data efficiency
• Ensure SHEQ and sustainability standards are met in all laboratory, pilot and production activities, with a focus on HAZOP analysis and process safety

Your profile

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Polymer Chemistry or a related field (M.Sc. or higher) with experience in polycondensation processes
• A minimum of two years industrial experience in polycondensation process development on a multi kilogram scale
• A solid understanding of polymer science, particularly polyesters, including their material properties, manufacturing and processing technologies
• Well‑versed in HAZOP analysis, process simulation, techno‑economic analysis, and mass and energy balancing
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken); German language skills are advantageous
• You bring a hands‑on mindset, structure your work efficiently, and collaborate seamlessly across disciplines – even under the dynamics of a fast‑paced start‑up environment

Why us?

• Real Impact: Help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.
• Startup Mindset: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions and early responsibility as we scale.
• Team Culture: Join a team of curious minds that challenge each other, collaborate openly and celebrate progress together.
• Growth & Learning: Steep learning curves, regular feedback and room to grow with the company.
• Well‑being Perks – Hansefit membership and fresh fruit boost your overall health and well‑being.

Contact

Ready to become an aevoloopy? Apply directly or reach out if you have any questions about the role or working at aevoloop: [e-mail].

About Us

We are aevoloop - a fast‑scaling deep‑tech startup pioneering next‑generation plastics for a circular economy. We re‑engineer polymers from the ground up to combine high performance with true circularity and biodegradability - turning plastic waste into valuable new materials.

Guided by our values Pioneering, Conscientious, Disruptive, Transparent and Contributive, we unite science with entrepreneurial execution to drive sustainable material innovation at scale.

You want to find out more?

• Breaking Lab Video on YouTube (German) | Deutsches Start‑Up denkt Plastik molekular neu
• Press release | aevoloop has secured €8.25 million
• Article from MDR (News media) (German) | Plastik neu denken: Aevoloop entwickelt nachhaltige Kunststoffe aus Leipzig
• Video on YouTube (German) | Forscher fragen: Die Plastikwende (2024) mit Manuel Häußler
• SPRIN‑D Podcast (German) | Interview with our Co‑Founder Manuel Häußler

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