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.chRoleWorn 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.ProfileYou 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% positionA work permit in Switzerland is required for this position.Start date and locationJanuary 2024 in Winterthur, SchweizInformation 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.chRole 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
Technical need / solutions for the two supply methods
cost comparison of the two supply methods
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.chRole 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