About this role
Who are weAs a biotechnology company, at Insempra we don’t simply hope for a better future – we actively work to create one.For far too long, companies have relied on chemical production processes, depleting our planet’s limited resources in the process. That’s why our mission is to create a world built on naturally high-quality products and to help restore the balance between people and our planet. On our journey towards a better future, we are currently supported by a team of more than 40 dedicated people bringing together scientific, entrepreneurial and visionary expertise. But one important person is still missing: you! We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer – Bioprocess & Equipment (m/f/d) to join us as soon as possible at our site on the IZB Campus in Munich/Martinsried. We offer: • A central technical role in building out a new production platform from the ground up • Direct influence on process and equipment design decisions • Close collaboration with an experienced, interdisciplinary team of around 12 people • Room to grow the role toward team leadership as the group scales • A dynamic, science-driven environment in the Munich biotech ecosystem • You’ll become part of a dynamic start-up creating real value for both the environment and society. • You’ll take on a responsible role with plenty of room to shape and develop your area. • You’ll work in an international team with an open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes. • 30 days of annual leave (based on full-time employment). • Flexible working hours. • Fresh fruit and vegetables as well as free drinks. • Regular team events. For this position you will perform the following duties: • Design and maintain P&IDs for process and downstream equipment • Specify, select and procure process equipment; manage vendor quotations and technical evaluations • Plan and oversee equipment installation, commissioning and qualification • Act as the primary technical contact for external partners - equipment vendors and engineering firms • Translate process development results into scalable, robust and safe production processes • Collaborate closely with strain engineering, downstream processing, manufacturing and QA/regulatory teams • Support HSE and ATEX-relevant risk assessments for process and equipment design • Contribute to technical documentation, SOPs and process descriptions for internal use and external partners • Support process development for new and existing microbial production processes, applying a working knowledge of fermentation to prepare processes for implementation • Contribute to process control strategy for batch and fed-batch processes Your profile: • Degree in bioprocess engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology or a related field • 10+ years of hands-on experience in bioprocess development and scale-up • Proven experience creating P&IDs and specifying process equipment • Track record of equipment procurement, installation and commissioning in a lab, pilot or production environment • Confident interfacing with external engineering firms and equipment suppliers • Structured, hands-on and solution-oriented working style, comfortable in a fast-moving startup environment • Working knowledge of fermentation process control, automation and instrumentation • Fluent English; German is a plus • Willingness to work on-site in Planegg General Data Location: Munich/Martinsried (IZB Campus), approx. 30 minutes from Munich Central Station Working hours: Full-time Start date: 01.12.2026