Extrusion & Process Technician or Extrusion Engineer (m/f/d)

Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Germany
Experience
3 years

Job description

A hands-on technical role supporting the operation, maintenance, and optimization of small-scale extrusion equipment for biomass conversion. The person works directly with engineers and scientists to prepare experiments, run the extruder, and modify equipment.

At a glance

Work mode
Remote · Germany
Languages
English

What you'll do

  • Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain a laboratory- or pilot-scale extruder for biomass processing
  • Prepare biomass feedstocks, conduct extrusion trials, collect samples, and document results
  • Assemble, adjust, and improve mechanical components, feeding systems, screw configurations, and other process equipment
  • Identify and resolve mechanical and operational problems, perform routine maintenance, and minimize equipment downtime
  • Monitor operating parameters such as temperature, pressure, screw speed, feed rate, and material flow
  • Support the construction of prototypes, installation of sensors, and modification of experimental equipment
  • Record operating parameters, maintenance activities, and experimental observations
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized technical workspace

What we're looking for

  • Professional background as an extrusion technician, process technician, chemical engineer, or a comparable qualification
  • Practical experience in extrusion technology and process engineering, ideally within the chemical or environmental sector
  • Strong analytical skills and a hands-on approach to problem-solving
  • Hands-on mentality, attention to detail, and an independent, solution-oriented working style
  • Willingness to work with different biomass materials and conduct experimental trials
  • Good communication skills in English

Benefits

  • Work on an innovative technology with the potential to improve soil health and contribute to climate protection
  • A practical, varied role with direct involvement in research and technology development
  • Opportunities to learn extrusion technology, hydrothermal processing, and experimental equipment development
  • Close collaboration with experienced engineers and scientists
  • A small, international team with short decision-making processes
  • Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development

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About Humify GmbH

Humify is an innovative start-up developing a novel technology to convert biomass into valuable humic substances. We are a small, international team of scientists and engineers working to bring this technology from the laboratory to industrial production.

Mission

To improve soil fertility, support sustainable agriculture, and contribute to long-term carbon storage.

Key facts

  • Developing a novel technology to convert biomass into valuable humic substances
  • Small, international team of scientists and engineers
  • Bringing the technology from the laboratory to industrial production

What they value

  • Diversity and equal opportunities
  • Compatibility of work and family life