Chemical Process Development Engineer | Ingenieur Chemietechnik (m/w/d) – Prozessentwicklung

PS Direkt GmbH Co. KG

Zülpich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 22, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves managing the critical transition of newly developed chemical products and procedures from laboratory or pilot scale into full industrial production, working closely with R&D and manufacturing teams. Key responsibilities include ensuring stable and efficient plant operation, continuous process optimization, and leading the planning, design, and commissioning of new machinery and facilities. The successful engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing measures to increase energy and resource efficiency, managing complex technical projects, and ensuring strict adherence to environmental, safety, and plant protection regulations. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Chemical Engineering and possesses several years of relevant experience in process development or plant construction. Success requires a structured, project-oriented approach, strong commitment, and excellent communication skills in both German and English. The position offers a modern workplace, opportunities for home office, and a competitive salary package, ranging from €65,000 to €78,000 gross annually.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed university degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, or a comparable technical field

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in plant construction, process development, or process optimization, ideally in an industrial production environment
  • Experience in process scaling from laboratory to production scale

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Willingness to initially work through temporary staffing (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung) with the option for permanent takeover; High commitment, flexibility, and resilience required.