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MIMicroHarvest

Process Engineer(m/w/x)

Leuna
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced

Overseeing microorganism-based protein production at a contract manufacturing organization. 3+ years industrial production experience required. Regular travel to CMO sites, 3-5 days, 1-2 times per month.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or 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 manufacturing
  • Ability to work independently and manage operational topics with external partners
  • Willingness to travel regularly to production sites
  • Willingness to relocate to Halle/Leipzig area
  • Fluent in German and English

Tasks

  • Own production at CMO
  • Act as primary operational and technical counterpart at CMO
  • Manage production activities with high autonomy
  • Travel regularly to CMO for 3–5 days, 1–2 times per month
  • Support production campaigns, resolve issues, align priorities
  • Monitor process performance, identify bottlenecks
  • Drive improvements in throughput, yield, quality, and robustness
  • Troubleshoot deviations and scale-up challenges
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams
  • Build expertise in large-scale manufacturing
  • Support design and commissioning of first industrial plant
  • Work with Site Manager to translate process needs
  • Contribute to equipment selection, operational concepts
  • Participate in process layout, site readiness, ramp-up planning
  • Ensure operational mindset in project phases
  • Grow into plant leadership role
  • Assist and substitute for Site Manager
  • Increase responsibility in operations, process engineering
  • Help build systems, discipline, and culture
  • Develop toward Assistant Plant Manager role
  • Prepare for broader site leadership

Work Experience

  • 3 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • GermanFluent
  • EnglishFluent
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