Process Engineer
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Job Location:
Saalekreis - Germany
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
MicroHarvest is a fast-growing startup in Hamburg that is going to provide better healthier and tastier protein produced sustainably using the power of microorganisms. With that MicroHarvest contributes a sustainable solution to the global challenge of feeding the world. Enjoy the collaborative and dynamic environment working alongside a team with deep experience in biotechnology business and product development.
Are you highly ambitious hands-on and excited by roles with real upside rather than narrow boundaries At MicroHarvest you will not just support manufacturing you will help shape it. From managing production with external partners to contributing to the build-up of our first industrial plant this role offers unusual ownership visibility and growth potential from day one. You will work closely with experienced leaders gain deep exposure to industrial biotech scale-up and have the chance to develop into a key operations leader as the company grows. If you thrive in dynamic environments where structure is still being built and want to make a tangible mark we would love to meet you.
Tasks
In the near term: own production at our CMO
- Act as MicroHarvests primary operational and technical counterpart at our contract manufacturing partner
- Manage production activities at the CMO with a high degree of autonomy
- Travel regularly to site (typically 12 times per month for 35 days) to support campaigns resolve issues align priorities and ensure execution quality
- Monitor process performance identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in throughput yield quality and robustness
- Troubleshoot deviations and scale-up challenges in close collaboration with internal and external teams
- Build deep know-how of our industrial process and become one of the companys go-to experts for large-scale manufacturing
In parallel: prepare our first industrial plant
- Support the design build-up and commissioning of MicroHarvests first industrial production site
- Work closely with the future Site Manager to translate process needs into plant reality
- Contribute to equipment selection operational concepts process layout site readiness and ramp-up planning
- Help define how the plant and site should be set up for safe efficient and scalable operation
- Ensure a strong operational mindset in all project phases from engineering to start-up
Over time: grow into plant leadership
- Become the right hand and substitute of the future Site Manager
- Take increasing responsibility across operations process engineering and plant readiness
- Help build the systems discipline and culture needed for a high-performing manufacturing organization
- Develop toward an Assistant Plant Manager / Deputy Plant Manager role with the potential to take on broader site leadership in the future
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Chemical Biochemical Engineering Biotechnology or a related field
- 3 years of experience in industrial production or plant engineering (biotech fermentation food or chemical industry)
- Experience in process troubleshooting and optimization in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to work independently and manage operational topics with external partners
- Willingness to travel regularly to production sites
- Willingness to relocate to the Halle/Leipzig area
- Fluent in German and English (additional languages are a plus)
Benefits
Why Join Us
At MicroHarvest were not just another company. We are:
- Impact-driven: Our mission is to deliver better protein today: Sustainable. Nutritious. Scalable.
- Fast-growing: Backed by leading investors were scaling fast and we will drive that together with you.
- Collaborative: Youll work side by side with our founders scientists and commercial leaders and learn every day.
- Unique culture: An international supportive and fun team that values diversity and curiosity.
Here your work doesnt just grow a business. It changes an industry
At MicroHarvest we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status marital status or based on an individuals status in any group or class protected by applicable laws. MicroHarvest respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position.
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About Company
MicroHarvest is a fast-growing startup that is going to provide better, healthier, and tastier protein produced sustainably using the power of microorganisms. With that, MicroHarvest contributes with a sustainable solution to the global challenge of feeding the world. Enjoy the extrao ... View more
