Process Engineer (m/f/d)

Infinite Roots; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading innovation firm in the food industry is searching for an experienced Chemical Engineer to support major capex projects and optimize fermentation processes. The successful candidate will have a strong background in process engineering, especially in life sciences production, and proficiency in both German and English. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative solutions in food production.

Leistungen

Gym Membership

Flexible working hours

Dynamic work environment

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of working experience in production in life sciences.
• 2+ years of experience in technical design of fermentation or downstream processes.
• Experience in upscaling processes from pilot to production scale.

Aufgaben

• Support engineering manager in major capex projects.
• Prepare technical engineering documents.
• Plan and execute commissioning of new process equipment.

Kenntnisse

Upgrading fermentation processes

Process optimization

Technical documentation preparation

Problem-solving skills

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Heat exchangers

Inline measuring equipment

Valves

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

• Support our engineering manager in major capex projects as subject matter expert
• Act as subject matter expert in upscaling projects of fermentation processes, downstream and extraction processes from pilot to large production scale
• Prepare technical engineering documents together with other engineers and scientists (Define user requirement specifications, PFD's, P&ID'S, energy & mass balances, equipment lists, spec sheets, equipment assessments, layout design, hygienic design specification, risk analysis, work instructions)
• Prepare commissioning plans and maintenance plans
• Write and review SOP's
• Collaboratively ensure technical standards in all technical operations
• Support feasibility studies for future CapEx projects
• Support HAZOP studies through all engineering phases
• Plan and execute commissioning of new process equipments
• Support on work safety risk assessments
• Support internal and external production regarding process optimization and troubleshooting

Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Process Engineering or a related field
• At least 4 years of working experience in a production site in life science industry
• At least 2 years of working experience in technical design of microbial fermentation (>10m3) or downstream (>3t/h) or extraction (>10m3) process units in industrial production scale
• Proven experience in successfully upscaling - from pilot scale to industry production scale -of fermentation or downstream or extraction processes
• A good knowledge of chemical- & bioprocess engineering principles is a prerequisite
• A good practical knowledge of equipments used for liquid processes, e.g. pumps, pipes, heat exchangers, valves, inline measuring equipment's, filter units, separators, stirred tanks, crusher, mills and conveyors is a prerequisite
• Proven experience in process engineering from quality driven life science industry (e.g. food or pharma)
• Familiarity with mycology and mycelium cultivation is a strong plus
• Strong hands-on mentality is a strong plus
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced startup environment
• First experience in plant commissioning highly preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Very good communication skills in both German and English

Our Benefits:

• Work for one of the global innovation leaders in the food industry
• Dynamic and diverse mission-driven team from more than 25 different countries
• A fast growing company with exceptional opportunities for personal development
• Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
• Flexible working hours with entitled Home Office days in an innovative and agile working environment
• Gym Membership, language classes or an attractive alternative from our benefit program
• Great team events such as "lunch & learn", "Demo Day", cultural celebrations and food tastings
• Drinks, cereal bar and fresh fruit at the office, our home products tasting session for new employees
• Lastly, join us in the journey as we change the food system as we know it!