Process Engineer Solvent Based Recycling (m/f/d)

ALPLA INC.; Osterreich; Hybrid; PEN 212,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Development opportunities

Employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

ALPLA INC. is seeking a Process Engineer Solvent Based Recycling to drive development and industrialization of innovative solvent-based recycling technologies.

You will scale pilot concepts, identify future plant locations, and collaborate with partners to transform ideas into operational reality in the circular economy. The role requires a degree in Process/Chemical Engineering, project management experience, and willingness to travel in Europe.

Qualifications

• Degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Experience in project management within industrial, chemical or process-related environments.
• Experience in chemical plant engineering, process development or industrial scale-up is considered a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a hands-on and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders and drive complex projects to successful completion.
• Fluent in English; German skills are an advantage.
• High willingness to travel within Europe.
• Passion for sustainability, innovation and shaping the future of recycling.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of solvent based recycling technologies.
• Execute and coordinate technical work packages within industrialization projects.
• Collaborate with technology partners, suppliers and engineering teams to advance recycling solutions.
• Collect, analyze and document technical data and project results to support decision-making.
• Assist in planning and executing of pilot activities.
• Support the evaluation of equipment, technologies and potential plant locations.
• Coordinate project-related activities across internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of recycling projects through hands-on technical involvement.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Chemical plant engineering

Analytical skills

Stakeholder coordination

English (fluent)

German language (advantage)

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Process Engineer Solvent Based Recycling (m/f/d)

What you will enjoy doing

Shape the future of recycling – In this exciting role, you will drive the development and industrialization of innovative physical recycling technologies. From scaling pilot concepts to identifying future plant locations, you will play a key role in transforming ideas into operational reality and helping ALPLA advance the circular economy.

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of solvent based recycling technologies
• Execute and coordinate technical work packages within industrialization projects
• Collaborate with technology partners, suppliers and engineering teams to advance recycling solutions
• Collect, analyze and document technical data and project results to support decision-making
• Assist in planning and executing of pilot activities
• Support the evaluation of equipment, technologies and potential plant locations
• Coordinate project-related activities across internal departments and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the successful delivery of recycling projects through hands‑on technical involvement

What makes you great

• Degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a comparable technical discipline
• Experience in project management within industrial, chemical or process-related environments
• Experience in chemical plant engineering, process development or industrial scale-up is considered a strong advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a hands‑on and entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders and drive complex projects to successful completion
• Fluent in English; German skills are an advantage
• High willingness to travel within Europe
• Passion for sustainability, innovation and shaping the future of recycling

What you can expect working with us

• The opportunity to actively shape innovative recycling technologies and contribute to a circular economy
• Flexible working hours within our flextime model and the possibility of mobile working
• Individual development and further training opportunities within an international environment
• Climate-friendly mobility programs and attractive employee benefits
• Additional discounts, health initiatives and numerous employee advantages

Legally mandatory note: In line with the minimum salary stipulated in the collective agreement, the actual salary for this position is based on professional qualifications and experience.