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Process Engineer (m/f/d)

Extrusion & Plastics Recycling (rPET)

Innovac GmbH is a technology-driven company focused on industrial process development in plastics processing. To strengthen our technical team, we are looking for an experienced Process Engineer with a background in extrusion and recycling of thermoplastics.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate and optimize pilot and development processes
  • Develop stable process windows for recycled materials
  • Technical evaluation of material variability (e.g. quality, contamination, color, odor)
  • Analysis and optimization of:
    • Melt stability
    • Filtration
    • IV management and thermal degradation
  • Structured technical documentation, especially within development and publicly funded projects
  • Technical coordination with:
    • Recycling partners
    • Machine and tooling manufacturers
    • Testing institutes and technical centers

Profile

  • Several years of hands-on experience in plastics extrusion, ideally:
    • Twin-screw extrusion (compounding, recycling, optionally reactive extrusion)
    • Processing of PET or comparable polyester systems
  • Strong process understanding with regard to:
    • Reproducibility and process windows
    • Melt handling, filtration and material stability
  • Experience working with recycled materials and variable raw material quality
  • Structured, analytical and practice-oriented working style

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience with foam extrusion or structured profiles
  • Knowledge of thermal joining / welding of thermoplastics
  • Basic understanding of mechanical principles
  • Experience working with machine manufacturers or technical centers

We offer

  • A technically demanding position with a high level of responsibility
  • Involvement in industrially relevant development and recycling projects
  • Short decision-making paths and direct interaction with external partners
  • A professional and collaborative working environment
  • Competitive compensation
Position: Full-time Working hours: Monday–Friday Work location: On-site

Application

Please send your application documents including your earliest possible start date to:
bewerbung@innovac.de