Process Control Engineer

Now Hiring: Process Control Engineer Location: Munich, Germany (flexible for the right candidate – relocation support possible) Industry: Climate Tech | Chemical Engineering | Circular Economy Salary: Competitive + Equity Potential Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity Are you a hands-on Electrical & Automation Engineer, ready to apply your skills to tackle one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges? We're supporting an early-stage climate tech start-up, based in Munich, that’s pioneering a novel, clean-tech process to convert mixed plastic waste into valuable chemical building blocks—without using traditional pyrolysis methods. With their first 24/7 demonstration plant set to launch, they’re building a core team to help scale this breakthrough technology. This role offers a chance to lead the instrumentation and automation efforts for a truly unique process, working at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and innovation. What You’ll Be Doing As a Electrical & Automation Engineer, you’ll play a central role in designing and implementing safe, smart control systems and shaping the next phase of technical scale-up. Your responsibilities will include: Designing and building instrumentation systems (e.g. flow, pressure, gas sensors) for high-quality process monitoring and data capture Leading the development of PLC, HMI/SCADA, and safety control loops for a pilot and demonstration plant Implementing a fully remote-controlled system for plant operations Managing the data acquisition and process control software ecosystem Overseeing specification, calibration, and testing of all critical components Contributing to P&IDs, safety risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and plant simulations Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams in a fast-moving, integrated team culture Who We’re Looking For You’ll thrive in this role if you’re someone who enjoys problem-solving at the frontier of science and sustainability. We’re looking for someone with: 2+ years of experience in process control, instrumentation, or automation in the chemical or process industries Prior hands-on work with pilot or demonstration-scale process systems Strong knowledge of: PLC programming(e.g. Siemens S7 / TIA Portal)Design and review low-voltage electrical systems and cable routingSpecify switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and UPS systems Familiarity with sensor technologies, gas-phase instrumentation, and functional safety (SIL, etc.) A collaborative, proactive mindset with a willingness to adapt in a fast-paced start-up environment Fluent in English (or alternatively German) Why Join?Be part of a mission-driven start-up tackling the global plastic waste crisis Own critical parts of the technology and see your work come to life in a real plant Work with a cross-functional, supportive team that values innovation and impact Experience professional growth, autonomy, and the chance to shape both product and company Munich-based HQ with flexibility to support international candidates Ready to learn more? We’re actively shortlisting candidates for this role. If you're motivated by impact, innovation, and a chance to help build something from the ground up—let’s talk. Send your CV or message us confidentially at: [email protected]