Application Engineer

At Carbon Cleanup, we build cutting-edge recycling technology that transforms carbon fiber and composite waste into high-performance materials.

Our mission? Closing the loop on materials. And we’re looking for bold minds to join us on that journey.

We’ve made it our promise to give carbon fiber a second life. As our project pipeline grows, we’re now looking for an Application Engineer to help bring our clean materials into real-world production - and guide our customers from idea to final part.

Responsibilities:

As Application Engineer / Project Manager, you’ll work directly with manufacturers, designers, and engineers to integrate our materials into their processes and products.

You will:

• Lead material integration into customer applications (from early-stage testing to production)
• Provide technical support and consulting to clients in molding, compounding, or additive contexts
• Manage projects across internal and external teams- from feasibility to final delivery
• Coordinate testing, prototyping, and performance validation of our materials
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements and product improvements
• Represent Carbon Cleanup at industry events, workshops, and customer meetings

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Plastics Engineering or related field
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Carbon Fiber and Composite Part Production
• Injection Molding and Thermoplastic Compounding
• Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM)
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Hands-on mindset and confidence working with technical teams and industrial clients
• Fluent in German and English
• Based in Austria , and willingness to travel

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of sustainable materials, recycled plastics, or carbon fiber reinforcement
• Familiarity with material characterization, testing standards
• Experience in technical sales or customer-facing engineering roles
• Comfort with fast-paced startup environments

What we offer:

• A mission-driven role with visible real-world impact
• A dynamic, young team reshaping how the world sees recycled materials
• Exciting industries, products and global clients