Head of Application Technology – Industry & Cryogenic Processes | Head of Application Technology – Industry & Cryogenic Processes (m/f/d)

Messer SE & Co. KGaA

Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Oct 22, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This leadership role involves spearheading the Application Technology Department focused on industrial and cryogenic processes, with a strong emphasis on international market expansion. The successful candidate will strategically align the department, proactively support R&D projects and partnerships within the industrial segment, and drive innovation by expanding technical know-how. Day-to-day activities include ensuring effective knowledge transfer to national subsidiaries and partners, and implementing new technologies through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Key requirements include a Master's or PhD in a relevant technical field (e.g., process engineering, technical chemistry), strong leadership capabilities, and fluency in English. This challenging position offers personal development opportunities, mobile working flexibility, and the chance to drive technological implementation across Europe.

Required Skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Technical Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable field

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in managing market-oriented departments (desirable)
  • Experience in implementing technologies in an industrial environment
  • Professional experience leading and strategically aligning technical departments

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel (approximately 25%) across Europe