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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