Jobbeschreibung
Infinite Roots® is a biotech company from Hamburg, Germany. We tackle one of the world's biggest challenges with a single, microscopic solution: Mycelium. Our team of 60+ people from 25 different nationalities, 55% female and with 10 PhDs, has one mission: to cultivate food in a way that sustains our planet and its growing population. We are a diverse team of scientists, industry experts, and business evangelists. We love what we do and enjoy working in a high growth and ambitious environment. We move fast and hire great people to take on exciting responsibilities. Join us if you are looking for a great opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun while changing the future of food. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Process Engineer to join our Operations Team and play a pivotal role in advancing our mycelium-based projects.The ideal candidate will work in the engineering department together with other engineers and support in fields of engineering projects.
- Support our engineering manager in major capex projects as subject matter expert
- Act as subject matter expert in upscaling projects of fermentation processes, downstream and extraction processes from pilot to large production scale
- Prepare technical engineering documents together with other engineers and scientists (Define user requirement specifications, PFD's, P&ID'S, energy & mass balances, equipment lists, spec sheets, equipment assessments, layout design, hygienic design specification, risk analysis, work instructions)
- Prepare commissioning plans and maintenance plans
- Write and review SOP's
- Collaboratively ensure technical standards in all technical operations
- Support feasibility studies for future CapEx projects
- Support HAZOP studies through all engineering phases
- Plan and execute commissioning of new process equipments
- Support on work safety risk assessments
- Support internal and external production regarding process optimization and troubleshooting
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Process Engineering or a related field
- At least 4 years of working experience in a production site in life science industry
- At least 2 years of working experience in technical design of microbial fermentation (>10m3) or downstream (>3t/h) or extraction (>10m3) process units in industrial production scale
- Proven experience in successfully upscaling - from pilot scale to industry production scale - of fermentation or downstream or extraction processes
- A good knowledge of chemical- & bioprocess engineering principles is a prerequisite
- A good practical knowledge of equipments used for liquid processes, e.g. pumps, pipes, heat exchangers, valves, inline measuring equipment's, filter units, separators, stirred tanks, crusher, mills and conveyors is a prerequisite
- Proven experience in process engineering from quality driven life science industry (e.g. food or pharma)
- Familiarity with mycology and mycelium cultivation is a strong plus
- Strong hands-on mentality is a strong plus
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced startup environment
- First experience in plant commissioning highly preferred
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Very good communication skills in both German and English
- Dynamic and diverse mission-driven team from more than 20 different countries
- A fast growing company with opportunities for personal development
- Flexible working hours with entitled Home Office days in an innovative and agile working environment
- Gym Membership, language classes or an attractive alternative from our benefit program
- Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
- Great team events such as “lunch & learn”, “Demo Day”, cultural celebrations and food tastings
- Drinks, cereal bar and fresh fruit at the office, our home products tasting session for new employees
- Lastly, join us in the journey as we change the food system as we know it!
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