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Est. Monthly
Estimated €3,377 - €4,699
Posted July 6, 2026 · 53 days agoLast seen August 27, 2026Est. expiry August 10, 2026

Process Engineer

Lead Process Engineer
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Salary Context: Process Engineer

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("Market Average: Process Engineer"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 93% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,555–€6,577). The listed pay band (€281–€392) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 2 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Process Engineer
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
Market Average: Process Engineer€2,555/per month€4,038/per month€6,577/per month
About the role

We bring People and Technology together to change things for the better. To strengthen our team in Leverkusen, we are looking for a Lead Process Engineer (m/f/d) with sound experience in the chemical process industry. The focus of the position is the conception, design and planning of process engineering plants for our industrial customers – from feasibility and concept studies to basic and detail engineering through to the technical support of commissioning and optimization projects. Your tasks: - Process engineering planning, design, optimization and further development of chemical production plants - Creation of process concepts, mass and energy balances - Design and specification of apparatus (columns, reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, pipelines) - Creation and checking of P&ID flowcharts, process descriptions and technical specifications - Execution and moderation of safety analyses (HAZOP, SIL, LOPA) - Technical support for plant operation and analysis of operational malfunctions - Coordination with internal specialist departments, external engineering partners and suppliers - Compliance and implementation of relevant standards, guidelines and legal requirements (e.g. ATEX, Pressure Equipment Directive) Your qualification: - Completed studies in process engineering, chemical engineering or comparable qualification - At least 5 years of professional experience in the chemical process industry - Sound knowledge of chemical processes - Very good knowledge of plant and project engineering - Willingness for project-related nationwide travel - Experience with process simulation software - Confident handling of technical regulations and international standards - Structured, analytical and solution-oriented way of working - Strong communication and teamwork skills - Very good German and English skills in spoken and written form

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Process engineering planning, design, optimization and further development of chemical production plants
  • Creation of process concepts, mass and energy balances
  • Design and specification of apparatus (columns, reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, pipelines)
  • Creation and checking of P&ID flowcharts, process descriptions and technical specifications
  • Execution and moderation of safety analyses (HAZOP, SIL, LOPA)
  • Technical support for plant operation and analysis of operational malfunctions
  • Coordination with internal specialist departments, external engineering partners and suppliers
  • Compliance and implementation of relevant standards, guidelines and legal requirements (e.g. ATEX, Pressure Equipment Directive)

Requirements

  • Degree in process engineering, chemical engineering or comparable qualification
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in the chemical process industry
  • Sound knowledge of chemical processes
  • Very good knowledge of plant and project engineering
  • Willingness for project-related nationwide travel
  • Experience with process simulation software
  • Confident handling of technical regulations and international standards
  • Structured, analytical and solution-oriented way of working
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Very good German and English skills in spoken and written form

Skills & Technologies

Process simulation softwareP&IDHAZOPSILLOPAATEXPressure Equipment Directive
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Financial overview
€17.9M
Revenue
€304.0K
Profit
2.0%
Profit margin
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ILS Engineer1
System Safety Specialist1
Senior Java Developer1
GIS Consultant1
Department Manager Systems Engineering1
UX/UI Designer1
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Mechanical Engineering Specialist1
Project Management Specialist1
Automation and Test Engineer1
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Mid-Level209
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Manager9

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