Process Engineer in Chemical Engineering

About the job

Help develop the lime technology of tomorrow.

Maerz Ofenbau AG is a Swiss engineering company headquartered in Zurich and a world market leader in the construction of lime kilns. With over 700 plants worldwide, we make an important contribution to the construction industry, steel production, and numerous environmental applications. With innovative technologies such as the Maerz EcoKiln®, we reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions and actively shape the future of lime production.

To strengthen our Chemical Engineering Department, we are looking for a

Process Engineer in Chemical Engineering

Your tasks

• Development and further development of calculation and simulation models for thermochemical process calculations and optimisation
• Planning, execution and evaluation of plant measurements and tests at customers worldwide
• Analysis and evaluation of tests and measurements to optimise our technology using modern data analysis and AI methods
• Participation in commissioning as well as process engineering support for our customers on site
• Collaboration with universities, research partners and external specialists
• Gradual development into an expert in selected specialist areas and support of customers, sales and project teams with demanding technical issues

Your profile

• Master’s degree (ETH / University) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Furnace Engineering
• Enthusiasm for technical contexts and their modelling
• Enjoyment of programming, data analysis and the development of technical solutions
• Perseverance and curiosity to delve deeply into industrial processes and their simulation
• Analytical, independent and structured way of working
• Very good German and English skills
• High willingness and flexibility for worldwide travel and assignments at customer plants

What to expect

• Participation in world-leading technologies in lime burning and emission reduction
• A varied combination of research, engineering and practical plant experience
• An experienced team with short decision-making paths
• Targeted promotion of your professional and personal development
• Flexible working hours and home office option (up to two days per week)
• Attractive employment conditions and a well-located workplace in Zurich Enge

Why Maerz?

With us, you don’t just work at a desk: you analyse processes, develop new solutions and implement them directly on industrial plants worldwide.

If you love technical challenges and want to actively help shape the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries, please send your application in PDF format via our job portal.

Mr Roger Wallimann, Head of Chemical Engineering Department, +41 44 287 27 27, will answer your questions.

Please note that only direct applications will be considered.