Head of R&D in Ettlingen bei GEA Group

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Build a better world.

With us.

Do you have a passion for sustainability and innovation? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the world? If so, join our GEA's Carbon Capture team and be part of shaping a more sustainable future for all.

At GEA, we create cutting-edge carbon capture technologies that enable our customers´ industries like cement, steel, glass, chemical, and bioenergy to accelerate their transition to a low-carbon economy and mitigate climate change.

We are looking for a highly experienced Head of R&D (f/m/d) to lead our efforts in the development of cutting-edge Carbon Capture and CO2 Utilization technologies. As the ideal candidate, you will bring a wealth of knowledge to our organization, utilizing your extensive experience in R&D to lead our team of passionate engineers and lab staff. Specifically, you' will take the lead on new developments, ensure that research efforts are standardized, and stay up-to-date with the latest technological advancements. As the main contact between R&D and commercial teams, you'll provide expert counsel on technical concerns. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to utilize your extensive experience in R&D and lead a talented team, then we welcome your application. Be part of our entrepreneurial Carbon Capture Solutions team.

Carbon Capture Team Vision

To revolutionize the way we think about carbon neutral by creating a world where decarbonization is not just a necessity but an opportunity for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

Join us in our mission to reshape the way we approach carbon neutrality! Our goal is to build a world where decarbonization isn't just a mandatory task, but an exciting opportunity for creativity, teamwork, and sustainable advancement. We welcome all candidates who share our passion for this global cause.

Be part of building our future: Mission 26: GEA's Growth Strategy

Location: Ettlingen, Germany

Your responsibilities

Bring in your extraordinary technical skills, your creative and collaborative mindset, your leadership skills and join a passionate team with a hands-on mentality in an established company. You will heavily contribute to the design of groundbreaking technologies in a sector that is projected to grow for several decades. Your contribution will have a direct and positive impact on future generations:

• Be responsible for leading the R&D and standardization team of two legal entities.

• Coordinate technological improvements and transfer them in commercial projects.

• Integrate new developments into in-house standards.

• Coordinate development of in-house design tools.

• Be the focal point for R&D and standardization topics within the Carbon Capture Initiative.

Your qualifications

• Successfully completed studies in the field of process engineering, chemical engineering or similar. PhD welcome.

• Proven track record of leading and developing successful teams towards achieving organizational goals.

• You are an experienced project engineer in the field of thermal separation technology with extensive years of professional experience.

• You have experience in the field of chemical plant design.

• Demonstrate analytical thinking, strong communication and teamwork skills with both internal and external partners along with an aptitude for organization and entrepreneurial thinking, leveraging your experience in leadership to lead with confidence and assertiveness.

• You are able to work under pressure, you are flexible and willing to travel (approx. 20 %)

• Fluent German and English, other languages are a strong advantage.

What we offer

We offer a dynamic and exciting work environment where you can be part of a team that is making a positive impact on society. As a memb