Process Engineer - Plant Operations(f/m/d)

Leuna

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your mission

Become part of the green revolution!

Do you want to change the world as a process engineer? With us, you have the chance to optimize the production of green methanol through innovations. At our demonstration plants in Berlin and Leuna, we develop pioneering technologies efficiently, safely and sustainably.

Responsibilities:

Operate, monitor, and optimize plant units and processes to ensure safe, stable, and reliable operation
Troubleshoot process-related issues and use process data analysis to improve efficiency, yield, and plant performance
Collaborate closely with operations, automation, and engineering teams on technical topics, automation, and scale-up activities
Support commissioning, maintenance, modifications, and test campaigns for new equipment and processes
Contribute to DCS, process control, automation, and plant network infrastructure topics
Develop, maintain, and improve operational, process, and safety documentation, procedures, and best practices
Promote a strong safety culture through active participation in safety reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Your profile

Must-haves

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
Practical experience in the chemical industry, ideally in plant operations or pilot plant settings
Practical experience in troubleshooting and process optimization
Understanding of PLC systems, control systems, automation, and industrial networking
Theoretical and practical experience with multiphase reactors
Proficiency in handling process data, experiment evaluation, and technical documentation
Willingness to roll up your sleeves—whether at the computer or directly at the plant
Structured, solution-oriented approach—you contribute ideas and drive things forward
Excellent German skills and good English skills for collaboration in an international team

Nice-to-haves

Experience in data engineering, particularly data pipelines, structured process data acquisition, and dashboards (e.g., for plant or experimental data)
Knowledge of Python
Knowledge of process analytics (e.g., GC/FID, NMR, Karl Fischer)

Why us?

Real impact technology: You will work on cutting-edge technology that makes a decisive contribution to solving the global climate crisis.
Creative freedom: Set your own priorities and develop with us - versatile development opportunities guaranteed!
Attractive remuneration & participation: In addition to a competitive salary, you have the opportunity to participate in the company's success through our employee participation program.
Work-life balance that suits you: Daycare closed, handyman coming or just need a day of home office? We are flexible!
More time for you: 28 vacation days and a 5-day week - work-life balance is not just an empty phrase for us.
Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome applications from all genders and nationalities - whether part-time or full-time.

About us

Re-inventing chemistry

We develop disruptive chemical production processes by rethinking them from the atomic level all the way up to production scale.

We explore new chemistries by employing quantum-chemical simulations and transfer them into proprietary production technology.

Designing green processes

We develop & scale our new technologies based on renewable feedstocks & energy. From the very first steps in the development of a production process, we design it to enable closed carbon loops. Without compromise.

Defossilizing industries

With our climate-friendly chemical technologies we support industries in their net zero journey. Our first disruption is the proprietary C1 methanol technology. It unlocks green methanol production by overcoming long-standing challenges.