Intern Engineering

About Us

Infinite Roots® is a biotech company from Hamburg, Germany, using fermentation and fungi to create sustainable alternative proteins. We are a diverse team of scientists, industry experts, and business evangelists, committed to cultivating food in a way that sustains our planet and its growing population.

Your Mission

Infinite Roots is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern in our Engineering team to join our Technical Operations team. As an Intern in Engineering, you will have the opportunity to work directly with our team of experienced engineers and scientists to support the day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

Assist the engineering department in design, development, and implementation of operational processes and procedures like fermentation, downstream, and extraction processes.
Perform calculations of energy and mass balances, improve operational cost calculation models, and create process flow diagrams and P&IDs.
Analyze data and generate reports to improve process efficiency and productivity.
Assist in the planning and execution of experiments and tests.
Prepare SOPs, work instructions, and work safety forms.

Your Profile

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in process engineering, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering with a strong focus on process and bioprocess engineering.
Very good knowledge in engineering calculations, especially in fields of process engineering, like mass & energy balances (thermodynamics and basics in bioprocesses like fermentation).
Basic knowledge of process units.
Good knowledge in using MS-Excel for calculations.
Hands-on mentality with a strong interest in biotechnology, process engineering, and food production.
Very good problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of English is a must, German is preferred.
Prior experience or coursework on pilot scale plants and laboratory is a plus.

Our Benefits

Work for one of the global innovation leaders in the food industry.
Dynamic and diverse mission-driven team from more than 25 different countries.
A fast-growing company with exceptional opportunities for personal development.
Flat hierarchies and short decision paths.
Flexible working hours with entitled Home Office days in an innovative and agile working environment.
Great team events such as “lunch & learn”, “Demo Day”, cultural celebrations, and food tastings.
Drinks, cereal bar, and fresh fruit at the office, our home products tasting session for new employees.
Join us in the journey as we change the food system as we know it!

Benefits
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Work for a global innovation leader in the food industry
Dynamic and diverse mission-driven team
Fast growing company with personal development opportunities
Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
Flexible working hours with entitled Home Office days
Great team events such as 'lunch & learn', 'Demo Day', cultural celebrations and food tastings
Drinks, cereal bar and fresh fruit at the office
Home products tasting session for new employees