Head of Engineering

PFASuiki is a startup driven by a clear purpose: to create a world free from persistent “forever chemicals” by setting the global standard for safe, sustainable PFAS destruction. Through our advanced electrochemical oxidation technology, we enable industries and communities to eliminate PFAS directly at the source - transforming contaminated streams into safe water, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting human and environmental health for generations to come.

We are seeking a visionary Head of Engineering to own the full engineering lifecycle, from early pilot platforms to fully deployable, commercial-ready systems. This role demands deep expertise across flow optimisation, hydraulic design, controls and sensing strategy, system integration, industrialisation, and manufacturability. You will convert laboratory and pilot findings into standardised, modular, end-to-end engineering solutions deployable across diverse water markets (industrial, chemical, pharmaceutical, landfill, and municipal wastewater).
You will shape the architecture of PFASuiki’s PFAS destruction systems, optimise them for reliable performance, and ensure they are cost-effective, safe, compliant, easy to install, and easy to operate.

Aufgaben

System & Product Engineering
• Lead the transition from prototypes and pilot units (TRL 5–6) to industrial-grade systems suitable for global deployment.
• Own all system-level design and architecture
• Develop control philosophies, automation strategies, and sensor/monitoring frameworks that ensure stable, high-performance operation.
• Ensure integration into broader treatment systems and customer infrastructure.

Industrialisation & Scale-Up
• Define engineering standards, design rules, and documentation structures for scalable production.
• Optimise system for manufacturability, deployment, and usability.
• Drive DFMA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly) and DFSC (Design for Service &
Commissioning).

Controls, Instrumentation & Sensing Strategy
• Architect the automation, real-time monitoring, and control logic required for safe, efficient electrochemical operation.
• Ensure seamless integration with customer DCS/SCADA systems.

Manufacturing & Supplier Coordination
• Oversee assembly, FAT, quality procedures, and supply chain readiness.

Performance, Reliability & Lifecycle Responsibility
• Analyse data from bench tests, pilots, and field installations to drive iterative improvement and optimisation.
• Ensure robustness across diverse water matrices.

Compliance & Safety
• Ensure designs meet CE, electrical, pressure, and safety standards.
• Lead or support HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, DSEAR/ATEX assessments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Technology Development to translate electrochemical R&D results into engineered systems.
• Partner with Application Engineering on field requirements.
• Support Business Development in late-stage discussions.

Qualifikation

Experience & Qualifications
• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in complex water/wastewater systems, ideally spanning industrial, chemical, pharma, or hazardous waste sectors.
• Demonstrated success optimising flow dynamics, hydraulics, mixing, and control systems in treatment technologies or electrochemical processes.
• Proven track record translating bench-scale and pilot-scale technology into commercial, deployable, industry-ready products.
• Experience with standard instrumentation, safety systems, automation standards, and electrical compliance in the EU.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and the Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE environment.
• Fluency in German; professional English proficiency.
Skills & Attributes
• Deep understanding of process engineering, water treatment integration, and real-world operational constraints.
• Strong technical leadership with the ability to convert R&D innovation into practical engineering outputs.
• Excellent communicator who simplifies complex engineering into clear decisions for internal and external audiences.
• Creative, analytical problem-solver with structured thinking.
• Collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Benefits

• The opportunity to solve one of the world's most critical environmental crises - your work will have a measurable, positive impact on global health.
• A dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work culture in Munich where your ideas directly shape the product roadmap and company strategy.
• A competitive compensation package including a strong fixed salary and a performance-based variable component (incl. public transportation allowance and lunch subsidies).
• Direct involvement in setting the market standard for PFAS destruction technologies.
• Opportunities for professional growth with unparalleled exposure to the full lifecycle of disruptive technology - from R&D to global commercial execution.

Join our mission! If you are a passionate Application Engineer with the unique blend of deep process expertise, commercial instinct, and the drive to make "forever chemicals" a problem of the past, we want to hear from you.

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