Jobs in Germany
Join Tozero, Europe's leading deep-tech startup specializing in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. We are committed to sustainable, innovative solutions that drive decarbonization and transform the material lifecycle of critical resources. At Tozero, we pride ourselves on a collaborative, on-site work environment where our team can innovate and operate at the cutting edge of battery recycling.
Tasks
🚀 Tech master. Execution of the processes, building up a plant and excitement for innovation are in your core.
As a hydrometallurgical engineer at tozero you will have the opportunity to make the electrification of world sustainable by contributing to a wide variety of processes and projects in battery recycling field.
- You will be a part of engineering team leveraging all the fields of chemical and hydrometallurgical processing by taking the active role in process development and its continuous improvements, technical support and a research and development to address the future challenges of battery recycling industry.
- You will work closely with internal cross-functional teams, external vendors and technology partners on building the prototype plant and scaling it up even further.
- In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in building one of the first large scale European battery recycling factory
- If you take pride in hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail than you are ideal candidate
- You appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded and where individuals carry tremendous responsibility.
- You are looking forward to learning an incredible amount on the job and take own initiatives
🚀 As a part of a young startup, your responsibilities will stretch across wide engineering field of work and support on development and implementation of hydrometallurgical pilot process plant tasks among others.
- Trade-off evaluations and studies of different technologies
- Process conceptualization and development
- Support on design, layout, and simulations of process and pilot plant
- Coordination with other process units, equipment, mechanical, electrical and support disciplines and other stakeholders
- Pilot plant implementation and installation assistance
- Extensive test work on different scales
- Pilot plant commissioning and ramp-up
- Linking R&D with the development of commercial scale equipment and processes
- Identification of future trends in battery recycling industry and report writing
- Become a key role shaping company culture
Requirements
🚀 Every success is different, but we think our will be reachable faster and with more fun if you posses the qualities listed below.
Tech skills:
- M.Sc. or PhD in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline.
- up to 6 years working experience in chemical, hydrometallurgical or mineral processing field (depending on position level)
- Knowledge of any data analysing software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, OriginLab)
- Experience with any thermochemical software (e.g. HSC Chemistry) is valuable
- Track record of experimental R&D work and achievements
- Track record of handling chemical processes in a fast growing environment ideally in the metal, recycling or mining industry is valuable
- Professional working efficiency of English written and oral skills
Soft skills:
- Self Motivated and proactive with a hands on approach
- Has a can do attitude and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently
- Ability to work in a high profile and often high pressured international environment
- Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humor
- Passionate & purpose driven to join the mission of tozero
Benefits
Shape the Future of Recycling with Us! 🌍
At tozero, you will have the opportunity to conduct impactful research that drives the future of lithium-ion battery recycling. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic and innovative team, we want to hear from you!
At tozero, we believe in providing a supportive and enriching work environment to help our team achieve top performance 🌟
- Free Snacks and Drinks in the Office: Stay energized throughout the day with a variety of snacks and beverages.
- Jobticket: Conveniently commute to work and all around Germany with our fully subsidized Deutschlandticket.
- Fitness Subscription: Prioritize your well-being with a complimentary fitness subscription, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Education Budget: We encourage continuous learning and development. Benefit from an education budget to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Dynamic Startup Environment: Thrive in a highly dynamic startup culture, collaborating with experts in the field and contributing to innovative projects that shape the future.
This is how we proceed:
- After reviewing your documents we will get back to you and schedule an Intro Call where you learn about tozero, our mission and the team. We get to know you and understand your motivation.
- Prior to the next session you will receive a case study to work on. This part is important to us to assess your cultural and business fit for the role.
- Founder's interview, you will talk to Ksenija (CTO) and Sarah (CEO) and we will evaluate your fit to our company culture (culture, values, working style, etc..).
- If all parties are happy we will make you an offer and you can start right away.
We are looking forward to your application!
