Pilot Plant and Scale Up Technician (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Klüber Lubrication is a global leader in specialty lubrication and part of the Freudenberg Group. With subsidiaries in 30+ countries and partners worldwide, our custom solutions support nearly every industry - from automotive to food processing. Join us to drive innovation, sustainability, and lasting impact - Together beyond lubrication.

Some of your Benefits

• Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.
• Public Transportation Allowance: Commute more affordable thanks to public transport allowance.
• Cafeteria/Canteen: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
• Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

München

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Klüber Lubrication München GmbH & Co. KG

Pilot Plant and Scale Up Technician (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, evaluate, and document pilot plant batches and scale-up trials for new and existing products.
• Support the transfer of laboratory processes into pilot and production environments across global manufacturing sites.
• Operate pilot plant equipment, including reactors, homogenizers, filtration systems, and related process equipment.
• Conduct process trials, testing, and technical studies to optimize manufacturing performance, quality, and process stability.
• Analyze experimental results and provide recommendations to support product and process development decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, operational excellence, and efficiency.
• Prepare technical documentation, manufacturing instructions, and reports while ensuring accurate and compliant records.

Qualifications

• Qualification as a Chemical Master Technician, Process Technician, or a comparable technical qualification in chemistry or process engineering.
• Initial professional experience in the chemical, specialty chemicals, lubricants, or process manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience with pilot plants, manufacturing processes, or scale-up activities.
• Knowledge of process automation systems and digital manufacturing tools.
• Good English communication skills and willingness to collaborate internationally and travel occasionally.
• Strong analytical thinking with a practical, solution-oriented approach.
• High commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous learning.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.