Electrical & Automation Engineer (E&I)
Radical Dot
Software Engineering, Other Engineering
Posted on Nov 7, 2025
Electrical & Automation Engineer (E&I)
Location
Munich
Setting
On-site
Your Mission
Radical Dot is hiring for an Electrical & Automation Engineer (E&I) (m/w/o) who will fearlessly lead efforts on the scale up development of our breakthrough technology to recycle mixed plastic waste into key chemical building blocks moving beyond pyrolysis, gasification and other know technologies.
As an early-stage start-up, we are looking for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment. You will play a critical role in the run of our upcoming demonstration plant (100-200 kg/day input plastic), contributing directly to the success of our mission to address the global plastics crisis.
Your Role
You will be responsible for the design, specification, and integration of electrical systems and process automation for our first-of-a-kind chemical recycling demonstration plant. This is a hybrid role combining instrumentation/control and electrical engineering tasks, ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys working across disciplines.
Your Responsibilities
Instrumentation & Control
Define and specify sensors, transmitters, actuators, and control loops
Develop control philosophies and automation strategies (PLC/DCS)
Support creation of P&IDs and instrumentation layouts
Interface with EPC partner on control system integration
Participate in HAZOP and SIL reviews
Electrical Engineering
Design and review low-voltage electrical systems and cable routing
Specify switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and UPS systems
Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards (VDE, IEC)
Coordinate with vendors and EPC on electrical installation
Support commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical systems
Cross-functional
Collaborate with process, mechanical, and operations engineers
Assist in FAT/SAT procedures and documentation
Support cold and hot commissioning phases
Contribute to operational readiness and scale-up planning
Your Skillset
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Mechatronics, or related field
3+ years of experience in industrial automation and electrical design
Familiarity with process industries (chemical recycling, oil&gas, chemicals, pharma, energy, etc.)
Hands-on experience with PLC/DCS systems (e.g. Siemens, ABB, Beckhoff)
Experience with pilot projects, startups, or fast-paced, high-iteration environments is a plus
Demonstrated ability to anticipate technical issues and apply creative, hands-on problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
Comfortable working in a small, agile team with a proactive and flexible mindset.
Knowledge of German safety and permitting standards is a plus
Fluent in English; German proficiency is a bonus
Your Mindset
Innovative and creative, ready to find solutions for problems no one has solved before.
Passionate about impact and contributing to the fight against climate change.
Adaptable and flexible, to embrace the fast-paced changing environment of start-ups.
Collaborative, as the world biggest problems are solved as a team.
Have strong safety awareness, this is still chemistry!
Personal growth mindset, ready to take more and different responsibilities with the growth of the company.
Want to join the ride?
Send us your CV at careers@radicaldot.com.
We are an international team, so please submit your application in English. Applications in German will not be evaluated.
Even if you don't meet every single qualification mentioned above, share with us why you believe you'd be an excellent match for this role in your application! Your unique skills and perspectives could be the perfect fit for our team.