Lead Engineer (m,f,d) Hydrometallurgy | Deep Tech Startup

Welcome to tozero, Europe's leading deep-tech startup specializing in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Committed to accelerating decarbonization and transforming the material life-cycle, we’re actively crafting sustainable recycling solutions for a cleaner and more innovative future. ♻️

You will be the lead of our engineering team and make sure we stay at the forefront of battery recycling! Together with a diverse team of industry experts, you manage a smooth scale-up of our recycling process, ensure project success, and develop innovative ideas to constantly improve our business. Let´s truly bring lithium-ion battery waste tozero together!

Tasks

🎯 Your role and responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Founders to align our tech strategy with company goals and ensure its implementation
• Provide strong leadership to a multi-disciplinary team in attaining its objectives and goals while fostering a collaborative and result-driven environment
• Plan and manage projects, providing clear goals, timelines and efficiently allocated resources
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures to streamline work processes, enhancing clarity and accountability within the team
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing enhancements in the team architecture, tools and processes for increased speed and efficiency
• Prove your effective communication by regularly updating the CTO on key issues related to people, products and processes with concise reportings
• Support in fundraising activities and assist in investor relations
• Foster a culture of innovation and growth, encouraging the team to explore new technologies and skillsets

Requirements

🧰 What you should bring along

• Qualification: M.Sc. and/or PhD in any engineering field, preferably chemical engineering or metallurgy - this will help you understand our technology quickly!
• Experience: First experience (1-2 years) in leading and managing technical teams, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment
• Project Management: A track record of successfully driving engineering projects from conception to completion with a strong focus on KPI´s and target metrics
• People Skills: Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to motivate and align teams towards common goals, dealing with change and adversity
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: You will receive a lot of responsibility from day one, gaining deep insights into various parts of the company. Unleash free potentials and facilitate growth
• Passion: A strong passion for sustainability and driving positive environmental impact through innovation
• Pluspoints: High level understanding of AI in hardware companies and proficient German skills are plus points

Benefits

At tozero, we believe in providing a supportive and enriching work environment to help our team achieve top performance 🌟

• Dynamic Startup Environment: Thrive in a highly dynamic startup culture, collaborating with experts in the field and contributing to innovative projects that shape the future.
• Become a shareholder of the company: Your remuneration includes a VSOP package that makes the company's success your own.
• Maintain your Balance: Enjoy access to gyms, yoga sessions, and other sports and wellness activities with our free WellPass subscription.
• Strive for Growth: Benefit from our learning & development budget in the amount of 600€ per year to expand your individual skillset.
• Jobticket: Conveniently commute to work and all around Germany with our fully subsidized Deutschlandticket.
• Free Snacks and Drinks in the Office: Stay energized throughout the day with a variety of snacks and beverages.

How to apply

1. Just send us your portfolio (CV is enough). If your profile matches our expectations we will get back to you with an invitation for a get-to-know call with Martin (People & Culture).
2. In the second round, you will have a more tech-focused conversation of 45 minutes with our CTO Ksenija.
3. Optionally, you can meet your future team members and gain further insights into tozero and our culture.
4. If both parties are happy, you can start asap!