Cellulose Process Engineer (m|w|d), for working on the unique textile recycling process

About Worn Again we will eliminate textile waste and create a world where resources are kept in a constant cycle. And you can be a part of it!

Challenge: Millions of tons of textiles are dumped in landfills and combustion plants worldwide every year. Despite huge demand for recycled clothing, currently, less than 1% of used textiles are recycled back into fibres.

Solution Our cutting-edge recycling technology can separate, clean and extract polyester and cotton from end-of-life textiles and produce Circular Polyester and Forest-friendly Cellulose. Information can be found at Home – Worn Again Technologies

Role Are you ready to be at the forefront of innovative textile recycling technology? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Worn Again is on the lookout for a skilled Cellulose Process Engineer. Your primary focus will be to lead the process development and engineering, alongside the construction of our new Accelerator plant in Winterthur, Switzerland. After the successful commissioning & operation of the Accelerator, the role will be central to further process development and scale-up of the process to commercial scale.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering and process development of a state of the art Wet-Dope-Spinning-Process for cellulosic fibres.
• Lead and manage engineering and development of processes to generate cellulosic precipitate.
• Oversee equipment manufacturing, installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Scale the process from laboratory to industrial production in cooperation with Lab team.
• Ensure timely and on budget execution of projects.
• Drive the scale-up of chemical recycling processes to commercial levels.

Profile   You should enjoy working in an international, dynamic team and have a flexible, creative and collaborative approach to problem solving. You look forward to independently planning, organising and executing projects on time and on budget. You should bring the appropriate skillset:

• Master’s degree in chemical or Process Engineering or comparable
• Experience in wet spinning fibre processes e.g., viscose, lyocell, modal

• 5+ years of experience in a process engineering position
• Operational experience within chemical, oil and gas or polymer processing industries
• Ability to work with process simulation and fluid mechanics software, e.g. Pro-II
• Fluent English and possible German language skills
• Experience in Switzerland is a plus
• Willing to travel (up to 20%) for needed trails within the EU, UK and Switzerland

Benefits

• Enjoy flexible working hours and flat hierarchies with concise decision-making paths

• Be part of the revolutionary change in textile recycling
• Competitive salary package and stock options

Working time 100% position; A work permit in Switzerland is required for this position.

Start date and location ASAP in Winterthur

If you are ready to make a significant impact in the world of sustainable technology and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to embark on a fulfilling journey with Worn Again.

Information and application to jobs@wornagain.co.uk

Chemical Process Engineer (m|w|d), for working on the unique textile recycling process

About Worn Again we will eliminate textile waste and create a world where resources are kept in a constant cycle. And you can be a part of it!

Challenge: Millions of tons of textiles are dumped in landfills and combustion plants worldwide every year. Despite huge demand for recycled clothing, currently, less than 1% of used textiles are recycled back into fibres.

Solution Our cutting-edge recycling technology can separate, clean and extract polyester and cotton from end-of-life textiles and produce Circular Polyester and Forest-friendly Cellulose. Information can be found at Home – Worn Again Technologies

Role Are you ready to be at the forefront of innovative textile recycling technology? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Worn Again is on the lookout for a skilled Chemical Process Engineer. Your primary focus will be to lead the process development and engineering, alongside the construction of our new Accelerator plant in Winterthur, Switzerland. After the successful commissioning & operation of the Accelerator, the role will be central to further process development and scale-up of the process to commercial scale.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage process development and engineering.
• Oversee equipment manufacturing, installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Ensure timely and on budget execution of projects.
• Drive the scale-up of chemical recycling processes to commercial levels.

Profile   You should enjoy working in an international, dynamic team and have a flexible, creative and collaborative approach to problem solving. You look forward to independently planning, organising and executing projects on time and on budget. You should bring the appropriate skillset:

• Master’s Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or comparable

• 5+ years of experience in a process engineering position
• Operational experience within chemical, oil and gas or polymer processing industries
• Ability to work with process simulation and fluid mechanics software, e.g. Pro-II

• Fluent English and possible German language skills
• Experience in Switzerland is a plus
• Willing to travel (up to 20%) for needed trails within the EU, UK and Switzerland

Benefits

• Enjoy flexible working hours and flat hierarchies with concise decision-making paths

• Be part of the revolutionary change in textile recycling
• Competitive salary package and stock options

Working time 100% position; A work permit in Switzerland is required for this position.

Start date and location ASAP in Winterthur

If you are ready to make a significant impact in the world of sustainable technology and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to embark on a fulfilling journey with Worn Again.

Information and application to jobs@wornagain.co.uk

Circular Recycling of Mixed-Textiles to Polyester (PET) and Cellulose at Worn Again

About Worn Again   Worn Again was born out of a vision to eliminate textile waste and create a world where resources are kept in a constant cycle. Challenge: Thousands of tons of textiles still end up in landfills and combustion plants worldwide every year. Currently, less than 1% of used textiles are recycled, but demand is increasing. Solution Our cutting-edge recycling technology can separate, clean and extract polyester and cotton from end-of-life textiles and polyester packaging to produce virgin polyester and cotton. Information can be found at www.wornagain.ch Role   Worn Again is looking for a process engineer to drive the process development and engineering as well as construction of our new demonstration plant in Winterthur. After the successful commissioning further process development and scale-up of the process to commercial scale is the target. Profile  You should enjoy working in an international dynamic team and have a flexible, creative and collaborative approach to problem solving. You look forward to independently planning, organising and executing projects on time and on budget. You should bring the appropriate skillset:

• Master’s Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or comparable
• 5+ years of experience in a process engineering position
• Operational experience within the chemical industries or oil and gas
• Fluent English and German language skills
• Experience in Switzerland is a plus

Benefits

• Enjoy flexible working hours and flat hierarchies with concise decision-making paths
• Be part of the revolutionary change in textile recycling
• Competitive salary package and stock options from Worn Again

Working time 100% position A work permit in Switzerland is required for this position. Start date and location January 2024 in Winterthur, Schweiz Information and application to  jobs@wornagain.co.uk

Circular Recycling of Mixed-Textiles to Polyester (PET) and Cellulose at Worn Again

About Worn Again   Worn Again was born out of a vision to eliminate textile waste and create a world where resources are kept in a constant cycle. Challenge: Thousands of tons of textiles still end up in landfills and combustion plants worldwide every year. Currently, less than 1% of used textiles are recycled, but demand is increasing. Solution Our cutting-edge recycling technology can separate, clean and extract polyester and cotton from end-of-life textiles and polyester packaging to produce virgin polyester and cotton. Information can be found at www.wornagain.ch Role   Worn Again is looking for a concept study / techno-economic analysis of the actual planned supply method (pressed textile bales) against the usage of small, pressed textile blocks (Briquettes) Target Compare the needed process from densifying (baling / briquetting) at the supplier up to the de-densifying at the WA recycling plant and elaborate the potential cost efficiency of briquettes vs. bales

1. Technical need / solutions for the two supply methods
2. cost comparison of the two supply methods
3. conclusion, may also deepening on

Profile   You should be a student in the fields of management, logistic, engineering or similar, open for new challenges in an international dynamic team and have the appropriate skillset:

• flexible, creative and collaborative approach to problem-solving
• good knowledge of MS office package
• Fluent English and German language skills
• Willing to travel for needed test in the EU, UK and Switzerland

Benefits

• Enjoy flexible working hours and flat hierarchies with concise decision-making paths
• Be part of the revolutionary change in textile recycling
• Competitive salary package and stock options from Worn Again

Working time

• Min. 6 month, detail can be agreed on

Start date and location January 2024 in Winterthur, Schweiz Information and application to  jobs@wornagain.co.uk

Circular Recycling of Mixed-Textiles to Polyester (PET) and Cellulose at Worn Again

About Worn Again   Worn Again was born out of a vision to eliminate textile waste and create a world where resources are kept in a constant cycle. Challenge: Thousands of tons of textiles still end up in landfills and combustion plants worldwide every year. Currently, less than 1% of used textiles are recycled, but demand is increasing. Solution Our cutting-edge recycling technology can separate, clean and extract polyester and cotton from end-of-life textiles and polyester packaging to produce virgin polyester and cotton. Information can be found at www.wornagain.ch Role   Worn Again is looking for a control engineer who will take responsibility of the plant (Siemens) control systems and leading the automation of our new demonstration plant in Winterthur. Profile   You should enjoy working in an international dynamic team and have the appropriate skillset:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, process control engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in controlling and automating complex processes, especially in chemical or related fields
• A flexible, creative and collaborative approach to problem-solving
• The ability to work independently, meet project deadlines, and a strong appetite for learning.
• Fluent English and German language skills
• Experience in Switzerland is a plus

Benefits

• Enjoy flexible working hours and flat hierarchies with concise decision-making paths
• Be part of the revolutionary change in textile recycling
• Competitive salary package and stock options from Worn Again

Working time

• 100% position
• A work permit in Switzerland is required for this position.

Start date and location January 2024 in Winterthur, Schweiz Information and application to  jobs@wornagain.co.uk