Snr Chemical Engineer

Ucaneo Biotech GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock options

Learning and development Budget

Subsidized BVG ticket

Job summary

Ucaneo Biotech GmbH is seeking an experienced professional to own the simulation and process development of our DAC system in Berlin. You will work on creating, validating, and improving process models, directly impacting our innovative climate-tech project.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in process engineering, particularly in separation technology. Benefits include competitive compensation, employee stock options, and a great work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in process engineering with a focus on separation technology.
• Experience in experimental design, process testing, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with PFDs, P&IDs, H&MBs, and process safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the simulation suite across the full DAC process.
• Create, validate, and continuously improve process models.
• Bridge empirical lab-scale results into scalable engineering designs.

Skills

Process engineering

Separation technology

Gas–liquid systems

Fluid dynamics

Data analysis

AspenPlus

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AspenPlus

KGTower

Job description

Your mission

You'll own the simulation and process development of our full DAC system — defining what needs to be tested, translating empirical findings into models, and turning those insights into robust scale-up decisions. Your work will lay the foundation for scaling and continuously improving our DAC technology.

Key points

• Own and develop the simulation suite across the full DAC process
• Create, validate, and continuously improve process models
• Supervise externally commissioned research and studies
• Bridge empirical lab-scale results into scalable engineering designs

Your profile

Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering, with a strong focus on separation technology or gas–liquid systems.
• Demonstrated experience in experimental design, process testing, and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of fluid dynamics, mass transfer, liquid distribution, and water management.
• Experience with AspenPlus, KGTower, or similar simulation tools.
• Familiarity with PFDs, P&IDs, H&MBs, and process safety documentation.

Workstyle and culture

• Thinks in systems and owns outcomes — not just tasks
• Fast learner who quickly grasps complex topics and stays curious about the problem, not just the solution
• Combines scientific rigour with pragmatic, hands‑on, build‑and‑learn instincts
• Authentic, reflective, and self‑organised — brings structure without losing speed
• Comfortable with ambiguity and effective at working across cross‑functional teams
• Clear and direct communicator with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, with strong active listening skills

Other

• Valid Work Permit for Germany, or able to obtain a permit
• Location: Exiting industrial Co‑Working Space in Marzahn where we have our own industrial halls to build

Benefits

• Unique experience contributing to afirst‑of‑a‑kind climate‑tech project (tFOAK).
• Asteep learning curve, exposure tocross‑functional challenges, and the ability to shape a project from the ground up.
• Fast‑paced, collaborative environment where your decisions have a real impact.
• Competitive compensation and personal growth opportunities.
• Employee stock options
• Learning and development Budget
• Regular team events
• Subsidized BVG ticket
• Laptop and your individual work set up