Process Analysis and Gas Chromatography Engineer | Ingenieur für Prozessanalyse/Gaschromatographie (m/w/d)
FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Bochum
Job Summary
This role involves serving as a functional expert for process analysis systems within a chemical industry setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic development, optimization, and maintenance of process chromatographs and analytical devices. Day-to-day activities include performing error analysis, plausibility checks, and re-applying existing gas chromatographs. You will also lead analytical projects, conduct root cause analyses (RCA), and implement system updates or patches. A key part of the role is training technical staff and ensuring high availability of equipment through preventive maintenance planning. This position is ideal for a technical expert who enjoys working at the intersection of process engineering and automation. It offers the chance to work on innovative projects for a major chemical client, supported by comprehensive benefits including childcare subsidies, professional development, and a structured onboarding program.
Required Skills
Education
State-certified Technician, Master Craftsman (Meister), or equivalent degree specializing in Electrical Engineering and Automation Technology; Qualified Electrician according to VDE-0105-100; Additional training in Gas Chromatography preferred.
Experience
- 5 years in the maintenance of (petro-) chemical industrial plants, specifically those subject to major accident regulations
- Professional experience in planning and implementing reliability and integrity measures
- Extensive experience in process analytics including gas/liquid analyzers and gas warning systems
- Experience in deriving safety requirements from hazard assessments
- Experience working within international matrix organizations
Languages
Additional
- Must be a qualified electrician (VDE-0105-100). Participation in expert on-call standby duty is required. Knowledge of the German Major Accident Ordinance (Störfall-Verordnung) is necessary.
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