Senior Commissioning Engineer (m/f/x) | Deep Tech Startup

tozero; Burgkirchen an der Alz; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading deep-tech startup in Germany seeks an experienced Commissioning Engineer with over 7 years of hands-on experience to develop and own commissioning strategies for battery recycling processes. You will work in a dynamic startup environment with opportunities to train teams and drive innovation in sustainability. Competitive perks include free snacks, a subsidized commuting ticket, and wellness access.

Leistungen

Free Snacks and Drinks

Jobticket

Wellpass

Dynamic Startup Environment

Impact on sustainability

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years commissioning experience in industrial, chemical, battery, or energy-related facilities.
• Strong understanding of process equipment, automation systems, instrumentation, and safety systems.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced startup environments.

Aufgaben

• Develop and own commissioning strategy, schedules, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and operations for design intent during startup.
• Lead factory and site acceptance testing, dry runs, and performance validation.

Kenntnisse

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional coordination

Understanding of automation systems

Understanding of process equipment

Excellent communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

Welcome to tozero, Europe's leading deep-tech startup specializing in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Committed to accelerating decarbonization and transforming the material life‑cycle, we’re actively crafting sustainable recycling solutions for a cleaner and more innovative future.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer with 7+ years of hands‑on experience to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing commissioning strategy, schedules and procedures to drive our battery recycling processes. This is a great opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge technology in a fast‑paced startup environment. We are looking for a person that has a strong sense of ownership, responsibility and is ready to make an impact.

What You Can Expect

• Develop and own commissioning strategy, schedules, procedures, and documentation for production process lines and supporting utilities.
• Coordinate with process engineering, construction, controls, and operations to ensure design intent is met during startup.
• Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), dry runs, functional checks, and performance validation.
• Troubleshoot process, mechanical, electrical, and controls issues; drive rapid root‑cause identification and corrective actions.
• Define and implement safety protocols for commissioning activities, including LOTO, energization plans, and equipment readiness checks.
• Train operations and maintenance teams on equipment functionality and startup procedures.
• Manage vendors and contractors during commissioning and early operations.
• Build commissioning documentation packages for turnover and regulatory compliance.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, process, electrical, or related).
• 7+ years commissioning experience in industrial, chemical, battery, or energy‑related facilities. Pilot-to‑commercial scale experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of process equipment, automation systems, instrumentation, and safety systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast‑paced startup environments and manage evolving scopes.
• Excellent troubleshooting and cross‑functional coordination skills.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, control logic, process flow diagrams, and equipment specs.

Why us?

• Free Snacks and Drinks: Stay energized with a variety of snacks and beverages throughout the day.
• Jobticket: Enjoy a fully subsidized Deutschlandticket for convenient commuting across Germany.
• Wellpass: Access to a wide network of gyms, wellness centers, and fitness classes to support your health and well‑being.
• Dynamic Startup Environment: Be part of an exciting and fast‑paced startup culture, collaborating with experts in the field and contributing to cutting‑edge projects that make a real difference in sustainability.
• Build and have an impact: Work on Europe's battery independence and closing the loop to a real circular economy.