NEEMA Labs is a deep-tech startup developing sustainable materials made from natural and waste-based ingredients. We are looking for a Process & Materials Engineer to join our core team, lead the transition to pilot-scale, and help establish quality systems that keep our materials consistent and reliable.

Your Role

• Run formulation optimisation experiments with our R&D Scientist and scale up biofilm formulations into pilot processes.
• Design, set up, and optimise processing and production workflows.
• Develop and implement quality control and quality assurance procedures for raw materials and finished products.
• Monitor process parameters and troubleshoot issues affecting yield, consistency, and material performance.
• Create technical documentation, SOPs, and process reports to support production and compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering, physical chemistry, polymer science, or another relevant field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in process engineering, ideally including soft material processing, biopolymer processing, and scale-up work.
• Hands-on experience with quality control and assurance for raw materials.
• Comfortable working hands-on in a lab/pilot environment and solving problems as they come up.
• Creativity, strong documentation, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• Interest in sustainability, circular materials, and working in a startup setting.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, innovative, and agile startup environment where your ideas shape the direction of the company.
• Flexible working hours and a results-driven culture focused on meaningful progress.
• Direct involvement in sustainable material development with international exposure and scientific collaboration.
• A flat team structure with opportunities to grow into leadership or technical expert roles as the company scales.

Compensation and Duration

• Gross monthly salary: €1,600-1900 depending on qualifications and experience.
• Appointment duration: 12 months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds.