Process Engineer Fiber R&D (m/f/d)

Who wants to help make a difference?

Society stands at a tipping point, and we all will be affected. There is a need for change, and there is a strong demand for sustainable products that are not based on fossil fuels. By replacing existing unsustainable materials, the AMSilk team is able to make a true change in many industries. Our vision is to make smart performing biotech materials part of everyday life. Of course, this won't happen overnight. It needs talented people like you.

As a Process Engineer at AMSilk, you ensure the reliable execution, optimization, and scale-up of processes from lab to production. Through data-driven analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and a hands-on mindset, you drive process improvements, support technology transfer, and help build robust, scalable operations.

Your responsibility and impact within AMSilk company means to:

• Plan and execute pilot- and production-scale runs independently
• Ensure equipment readiness and smooth process execution
• Maintain a safe, well-organized, and operational laboratory and pilot environment
• Coordinate maintenance and support equipment availability
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams during trials and scale-up
• Create and improve SOPs, work instructions, and batch records
• Support quality, safety, and operational standards in daily work
• Analyze process data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Drive process optimization through a structured and analytical approach
• Support technology transfer through documentation, parameter updates, and operational feedback

Your areas of knowledge and expertise are:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences, such as Mechanical, Chemical, Textile, Biotechnology, Polymer or Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in process development or process engineering, ideally in laboratory, pilot, and/or production environments
• Hands-on experience with relevant unit operations, such as mixing, compounding, spinning, or other fiber-forming technologies
• Experience in process monitoring, analytics tools, and technology transfer from lab to production scale
• Confident use of MS Office; experience with ELN/LIMS or other operational systems is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies experience with tools such as Python, SQL, JMP, or Minitab is a plus
• Team-oriented working style with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• High adaptability, flexibility, and a proactive hands-on mindset in dynamic R&D and pilot-scale environments
• Professional English skills; German language skills are a plus

We would love to have you in our team if you:

• Enjoy teamwork and collaboration
• Have a good sense of humor
• Are bold, creative and think outside the box
• Live a solutions-driven approach and have a pragmatic working style
• Are willing to learn something new every day

What you can expect from us:

• At AMSilk we believe in providing a well-rounded benefits package that takes care of our employees' health, wealth, and work/life balance. We subsidize public transportation, childcare, and lunch, and offer a company health program to help our employees stay healthy and happy
• We offer challenging work in a fast-paced environment and provide full support to help you expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and reach your full potential throughout your career journey
• A community that is both diverse and inclusive, where teammates feel empowered to share their ideas and work together creatively