Lead Engineer Air Filtration (m/w/d)

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Lead Engineer Air Filtration to drive the development of advanced air filtration systems for cleanroom applications in semiconductor, electronics, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries.

You will lead the technical development of products such as filter fan units and related system solutions, define concepts and requirements, oversee the design of complex assemblies, and ensure robust validation and industrial feasibility. Detailed CAD work and drawings are mainly handled by designers and draftsmen in the team, while you provide the technical direction and engineering ownership.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead development of air filtration systems and filter fan units


• Define concepts, specifications, and system interfaces


• Oversee design of housings, fan systems, electronics integration, and filter elements


• Assess feasibility, risks, cost, performance, and compliance


• Guide testing, validation, and product optimization


• Collaborate with Product Management on market requirements and roadmap planning


• Work with internal Design teams on detailed design and drawings


• Support prototyping, industrialization, and product changes

Your Profile

• Education: Degree in a relevant engineering discipline


• Experience: Several years of experience in product development of technical systems


• Expertise:
  
  
  
  • Strong design engineering expertise with the ability to lead design activities across project teams
  
  
  • Knowledge of air filtration, HVAC, cleanroom, or related technologies is preferred
  
  
  • Good understanding of CAD development processes; experience with CATIA and/or SolidWorks is an advantage
  
  
  
  


• Language Skills: Fluent German and English communication skills, both written and spoken


• Personality: 
  
  
  
  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions
  
  
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%
  
  
  
  

Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We select solely based on the best talent. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, our recruiting team will be happy to assist you. You can reach us at [email protected]. Please make sure to include the job title and location of the position you are interested in when contacting us.

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Social Benefits

• You will work with a high degree of independence and scope for decision-making


• Performance-related pay and extensive social benefits as well as 30 days' vacation


• Everyone has talent: our talent management process supports you in your professional development


• A large number of discounts in our Corporate Benefits Portal (e.g. on vacation trips, insurance, gyms, etc.)