Process Engineer

MicroHarvest is a rapidly growing scale-up in Hamburg that will produce better, healthier, and tastier protein using microorganisms through a sustainable process. In doing so, MicroHarvest contributes to the sustainable solution of the global challenge of feeding the world's population. Look forward to a collegial and dynamic environment where you will collaborate with a team that has extensive experience in biotechnology, business, and product development.

Are you ambitious, hands-on, and excited about tasks with real potential rather than narrow boundaries? At MicroHarvest, you won't just support production – you'll help shape it. From production control with external partners to setting up our first industrial plant, this position offers exceptional ownership, visibility, and growth potential from day one. You will work closely with experienced leaders, gain deep insights into the scale-up of industrial biotechnology, and have the chance to develop into an important operational leader as the company grows. If you thrive in dynamic environments where structures are still being built and want to leave a tangible mark, we would love to hear from you.

Tasks

Tasks

Short-term: Own production at our CMO

• Function as MicroHarvest's operational and technical point of contact at our contract manufacturer (CMO)
• Lead production activities at the CMO with a high degree of autonomy
• Regular travel to the site (typically 1-2 times per month for 3-5 days) to support production campaigns, troubleshoot, align priorities, and ensure quality of execution
• Monitor process performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements in throughput, yield, quality, and robustness
• Resolve deviations and manage scaling challenges in close collaboration with internal and external teams
• Build in-depth knowledge of our industrial process and develop into the company's lead expert for large-scale production

In parallel: Preparation of our first industrial plant

• Support the planning, construction, and commissioning of MicroHarvest's first industrial production facility
• Work closely with the future site manager to translate process requirements into plant reality
• Participate in equipment selection, operating concepts, process layout, site preparation, and ramp-up planning
• Help shape how the plant and site will be set up for safe, efficient, and scalable operation
• Ensure a strong operational focus in all project phases – from engineering to commissioning

Over time: Development towards a leadership role at the plant

• Become the right-hand person and deputy to the future plant manager
• Take on increasing responsibility in operations, process engineering, and plant readiness
• Help build the systems, discipline, and culture required for a high-performing production organization
• Develop towards becoming a deputy plant manager, with the prospect of taking on a more comprehensive leadership role at the site in the future

Requirements

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in industrial production or plant engineering (biotechnology, fermentation, food, or chemical industry)
• Experience in troubleshooting and process optimization in a production environment
• Ability to work independently and coordinate operational issues with external partners
• Willingness to travel regularly to production sites
• Willingness to relocate to the Halle/Leipzig area
• Fluent German and English language skills (additional languages are a plus)

Benefits

Why work with us?

MicroHarvest is not just another company. We are:

• Impact-driven: Our mission is to offer better protein today: sustainable, nutritious, and scalable.
• Fast-growing: With the support of leading investors, we are growing rapidly and want to drive this growth together with you.
• Team-oriented: You will work side-by-side with our founders, scientists, and sales leaders, learning every day.
• Unique culture: An international, helpful, and friendly team that values diversity and curiosity.

Here, your work not only contributes to the growth of a company. It changes an entire industry.

At MicroHarvest, we place great importance on diversity and therefore do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or because of a person's affiliation with any group or class protected by applicable laws. MicroHarvest explicitly encourages people of all backgrounds and from underrepresented groups to apply for this position.

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