Industrial Engineer

Skeleton's Scale-Up Curved Graphene department is looking for a driven

Industrial Engineer – SiCl4 Production (m/f/x)

with the vision to match our ambition

We are looking for an experienced Industrial Engineer – SiCl4 Production (m/f/x) for our plant in Bitterfeld-Wolfen who truly believes that the world needs Special Forces to fight climate change and reduce CO2 emissions.

What you'll do:

• Responsible engineer for the SiCl4 (Silicon Tetrachloride / STC) production process, including condensation, purification, storage and dispatch.
• Technically responsible for development and specifications of SiCl4 purification process and equipment – equipment suppliers, production systems, working methods etc.
• Development phase: responsible for SiCl4 production specifications including condensation, purification, collection, storage and dispatch. Technical supervisor of SiCl4 equipment manufacturers for the new production plant. Technical design reviews, including PID and 3-D Model reviews.
• Technically responsible for equipment construction quality and safety monitoring, commissioning and ramp-up.
• Responsible for standard operation procedure compiling and training of production staff.
• Technically responsible for establishing and documenting standard SiCl4 production process specifications in the existing pilot facility. Implementing the process in industrial-scale equipment.
• Operation phase: Responsible for process management and optimisation in the SiCl4 production block of the plant; Establishing, monitoring and reporting the production process KPIs; Technical and safety training in collaboration with the Process Safety Engineer; Technically responsible for reliable, safe and economical production process, supporting the maintenance team for minimising production downtimes.

Requirements

To succeed in this position, you'll need:

• University Degree in Chemical, Process Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience with production of SiCl4 or other chlorosilanes.
• Working experience with handling hazardous chemicals and related safety aspects.
• Knowledge of chlorosilane processing, purification and storage equipment manufacturers.
• Experience in chlorosilane production set-up, maintenance or optimisation is highly preferred.
• Ability to work in an international team, strong English skills (oral and written) are required. German is considered a benefit.

Benefits

• We offer flexible working hours, with the possibility of mobile working without core working hours and sufficient freedom for your own ideas.
• A flat hierarchy culture - fostering our great working atmosphere.
• Use the training budget to expand your knowledge and competencies.
• Helpfulness among colleagues is not just an empty phrase but a practice everyday.
• A competitive salary and a motivating opportunity for continuous growth at Skeleton.
• An additional day-off every year for your birthday.
• Use our Edenred Voucher Card for your shopping experience with a top-up every month.
• We offer a company pension scheme for your financial security in the future.
• Be active & participate in our internal sports challenges (SkelFitness).
• We have a pet-friendly office.
• We celebrate our successes with Team Events, Summer, Christmas parties and other initiatives

We're not just about energy storage. We're about redefining energy for a net zero future, and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey.

Skeleton Technologies is a Global Cleantech 100 company and a technology leader in high power energy storage for transportation, grid, automotive, and industrial applications.

For us, developing and producing the best energy storage solutions is a means to an end: helping companies to reduce CO2 emissions and save energy.

We work with some of the largest companies in the world from automotive and industrial OEMs to truck fleet operators and aerospace prime contractors. Our products decrease CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, improve power quality, and empower wider electrification of the biggest industries globally.

Our supercapacitor and SuperBattery energy storage technologies, based on patented curved graphene, represent the biggest technological advancement in the industry in the last 20 years and the use of this innovative material provides our products with an unparalleled advantage in power and energy density.

Skeleton Technologies Group is located in 6 different locations: its manufacturing in Großröhrsdorf, offices in Berlin & Leipzig, materials development in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, electrode production in Varkaus (Finland), and engineering in Tallinn, Estonia. In 2024, we will open the largest supercapacitor factory in the world in Markranstädt, Germany.