Chemical Process Engineer

ROM Utrecht Region; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Repolyze is actively developing innovative recycling technologies for polyolefins. The company, founded as a spin-off from Utrecht University, aims to industrialize Catalytic Ball Milling (CBM) and transform waste into valuable feedstock with lower energy use.

As a chemical process engineer, you translate research into engineering solutions, starting with research and analysis for a ton-scale pilot. You will collaborate with universities and industrial partners across Europe, contributing to the

Qualifications

• A background in petrochemicals or polymer technology is strongly preferred.
• Experience with process modelling, scale-up or pilot plants is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• CBM process analysis
• Connection to the chemical industry
• Catalytic spheres
• Value chain

Skills

Chemical Engineering Process

Process Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Chemical Technology

Petrochemicals

Polymer Technology

Process Modelling

Scale-up

Pilot Plants

Strong communication

Collaborative attitude

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Repolyze is active in developing innovative recycling technologies for polyolefins. Founded as a spin-off from Utrecht University, the company aims to industrialize Catalytic Ball Milling (CBM), a process that transforms waste into valuable feedstock with significantly lower energy requirements than traditional methods. Their mission is to contribute to a sustainable circular economy by providing efficient recycling solutions.

As a chemical process engineer, you will play a crucial role in translating research into engineering solutions. Your initial focus will be on research and analysis to prepare for a ton-scale pilot, collaborating with universities and industrial partners. Your findings will inform key design decisions, making your contributions vital to the development of innovative recycling technology.

• CBM process analysis
• Connection to the chemical industry
• Catalytic spheres
• Value chain
• A background in petrochemicals or polymer technology is strongly preferred
• Experience with process modelling, scale-up or pilot plants is a strong advantage
• A key role from day one in a deep-tech start-up with a distinctive technology
• Close collaboration with leading academic and industrial partners across Europe
• The opportunity to contribute to the circular economy and to help build a company from the ground up
• Room to grow with the company, from research through pilot to first-of-a-kind plant

Skills required for the job

Chemical Engineering Process engineering Industrial Engineering Chemical Technology Petrochemicals Polymer Technology Process Modelling Scale-up Pilot Plants Strong communication skills Collaborative Attitude Entrepreneurial mindset