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Together, we get the best out of decommissioned solar panels. And out of you.

Solar energy is booming. At SOLAR MATERIALS, we make sure its raw materials stay in the loop. In Magdeburg, we develop and operate patented recycling technology to recover silver, silicon, and glass. We combine engineering expertise with a genuine hands-on culture. Become part of our team.

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Together, we get the best out of decommissioned solar panels. And out of you.

Solar energy is booming. At SOLAR MATERIALS, we make sure its raw materials stay in the loop. In Magdeburg, we develop and operate patented recycling technology to recover silver, silicon, and glass. We combine engineering expertise with a genuine hands-on culture. Become part of our team.

View open positions

We are looking for people who take ownership and want to actively shape the future of a key industry. What counts here is your substance, your drive, and the ambition to achieve something significant — together.

Elemental: The Culture Behind Our Success

We don’t just recover valuable elements from solar modules. They also define the way we work together.

Agleam

We pursue excellence: We set the standard by which we want to be measured ourselves. We look for the best solution – not the winner of the debate. High standards apply to our work, never to the worth of a person.

Curious

We stay curious: We question what is considered a limit today. That is where tomorrow’s standard comes from. We listen, value different perspectives, and implement decisions together.

Allied

We act as one team: Trust and respect are our foundation. We place the success of SOLAR MATERIALS above personal interests, discuss openly, and stand behind shared decisions.

Sincere

We communicate with integrity: We talk to each other, not about each other. We give clear feedback, assume positive intent, and treat every person with respect.

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      At SOLAR MATERIALS you don’t just advance your career. You help shape the circular economy of the solar industry — with responsibility, state-of-the-art technology, and a team that builds the future together.

      What We Offer

      Taking ownership requires the right conditions. That is why we create a working environment that provides room for good work, personal development, and shared growth.

      Room to Grow

      There is no standing still here. Progress comes from development — technological and personal. We support you from day one and invest in your professional and personal growth.

      The Right Tools

      You know best what makes you productive. In administration, you choose your own equipment. In production and the lab, we provide modern technology for first-rate work.

      Sensible Working Hours

      In production, we operate a structured three-shift system, five days a week. In all other areas, we offer flexible working hours and hybrid working models. Our home base is Magdeburg — remote work is available where it makes sense.

      Commuter Support

      We subsidize your job ticket. If you travel regularly for us, we cover your BahnCard where needed.

      Open Positions

      Here you will find our current job openings. The right position to help shape the future of the solar industry may be waiting for you.

      Key Account Manager – Belgium (m/f/d)

      Remote | Full-time | Permanent employment

      About the role

      SOLAR MATERIALS stands for pioneering recycling solutions in photovoltaics. As an innovation leader, we develop efficient, sustainable and economically viable circular models for solar panels at the end of their life, making an essential contribution to a sustainable energy transition. Our mission: to make the solar industry circular.

      Your responsibilities

      SOLAR MATERIALS makes solar panels recyclable: efficiently, economically and sustainably. As a Key Account Manager, you bring our solution to the people who need it: EPCs, O&M service providers, asset managers and investors.

      Your focus is business development along the solar value chain: strategic solution selling in the context of ESG, end-of-life strategies and regulatory requirements. You develop our business in Belgium, win key customers in the solar industry and build long-term business relationships.

      Your main responsibilities:

      • Develop target groups: EPCs, O&M service providers, asset managers and investors. You understand their language and challenges.
      • Sell solutions: Position our recycling services as an integral part of sustainable solar projects.
      • Support projects: From tendering through implementation, working closely with engineering and logistics.
      • Monitor the market: Identify new opportunities arising from regulatory and strategic developments.

      Your profile

      • A completed degree in business, engineering, environmental engineering or a comparable qualification.
      • Several years of B2B sales experience, ideally related to renewable energy, EPCs, O&M or asset management.
      • Knowledge of project business and tendering processes.
      • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
      • Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach.
      • The ability to present sustainable solutions convincingly in a technical and regulatory environment.
      • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
      • Very good command of German and English, as well as French and/or Dutch.

      Why join us?

      • Room to shape the future: You work in a dynamic environment with plenty of space for your ideas and entrepreneurial action.
      • Impact: Your work contributes directly to the circular economy and the sustainable transformation of the solar industry.
      • Appreciative collaboration: We have flat hierarchies, open communication and a strong team spirit. We all pull together.
      • Flexibility: Modern working models with remote options, flexible hours and a healthy work-life balance.
      • Purpose and prospects: Meaningful work in a growing market with real social relevance.

      About us

      At SOLAR MATERIALS, we are a leading recycling company specializing in the environmentally friendly and sustainable recycling of solar panels. Our mission is to build a circular solar industry and make solar energy a truly green energy source throughout its entire lifecycle.
      Following the successful launch of our pilot line in Magdeburg, we are now taking the next step: expanding to additional locations to recycle even more solar panels. To support this growth, we are looking for motivated colleagues who are eager to help shape the future of our company and take on responsibility from day one.
      What matters most to us? Initiative, hands-on experience, and fresh ideas, combined with the drive to turn those ideas into action quickly. In return, you can expect a diverse and dynamic work environment, exciting challenges, and ample opportunities for both personal and professional development.
      Apply for this job

      Key Account Manager – D-A-CH (m/f/d)

      Remote | Full-time | Permanent employment

      About the role

      SOLAR MATERIALS stands for pioneering recycling solutions in photovoltaics. As an innovation leader, we develop efficient, sustainable and economically viable circular models for solar panels at the end of their life, making an essential contribution to a sustainable energy transition. Our mission: to make the solar industry circular.

      Your responsibilities

      SOLAR MATERIALS makes solar panels recyclable: efficiently, economically and sustainably. As a Key Account Manager, you bring our solution to the people who need it: EPCs, O&M service providers, asset managers and investors.

      Your focus is business development along the solar value chain: strategic solution selling in the context of ESG, end-of-life strategies and regulatory requirements. You develop our business in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, win key customers in the solar industry and build long-term business relationships.

      Your main responsibilities:

      • Develop target groups: EPCs, O&M service providers, asset managers and investors. You understand their language and challenges.
      • Sell solutions: Position our recycling services as an integral part of sustainable solar projects.
      • Support projects: From tendering through implementation, working closely with engineering and logistics.
      • Monitor the market: Identify new opportunities arising from regulatory and strategic developments.

      Your profile

      • A completed degree in business, engineering, environmental engineering or a comparable qualification.
      • Several years of B2B sales experience, ideally related to renewable energy, EPCs, O&M or asset management.
      • Knowledge of project business and tendering processes.
      • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
      • Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach.
      • The ability to present sustainable solutions convincingly in a technical and regulatory environment.
      • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
      • Very good command of German and English.

      Why join us?

      • Room to shape the future: You work in a dynamic environment with plenty of space for your ideas and entrepreneurial action.
      • Impact: Your work contributes directly to the circular economy and the sustainable transformation of the solar industry.
      • Appreciative collaboration: We have flat hierarchies, open communication and a strong team spirit. We all pull together.
      • Flexibility: Modern working models with remote options, flexible hours and a healthy work-life balance.
      • Purpose and prospects: Meaningful work in a growing market with real social relevance.

      About us

      At SOLAR MATERIALS, we are a leading recycling company specializing in the environmentally friendly and sustainable recycling of solar panels. Our mission is to build a circular solar industry and make solar energy a truly green energy source throughout its entire lifecycle.
      Following the successful launch of our pilot line in Magdeburg, we are now taking the next step: expanding to additional locations to recycle even more solar panels. To support this growth, we are looking for motivated colleagues who are eager to help shape the future of our company and take on responsibility from day one.
      What matters most to us? Initiative, hands-on experience, and fresh ideas, combined with the drive to turn those ideas into action quickly. In return, you can expect a diverse and dynamic work environment, exciting challenges, and ample opportunities for both personal and professional development.
      Apply for this job

      Key Account Manager – France (m/f/d)

      Remote | Full-time | Permanent employment

      About the role

      SOLAR MATERIALS stands for pioneering recycling solutions in photovoltaics. As an innovation leader, we develop efficient, sustainable and economically viable circular models for solar panels at the end of their life, making an essential contribution to a sustainable energy transition. Our mission: to make the solar industry circular.

      Your responsibilities

      SOLAR MATERIALS makes solar panels recyclable: efficiently, economically and sustainably. As a Key Account Manager, you bring our solution to the people who need it: EPCs, O&M service providers, asset managers and investors.

      Your focus is business development along the solar value chain: strategic solution selling in the context of ESG, end-of-life strategies and regulatory requirements. You develop our business in France, win key customers in the solar industry and build long-term business relationships.

      Your main responsibilities:

      • Develop target groups: EPCs, O&M service providers, asset managers and investors. You understand their language and challenges.
      • Sell solutions: Position our recycling services as an integral part of sustainable solar projects.
      • Support projects: From tendering through implementation, working closely with engineering and logistics.
      • Monitor the market: Identify new opportunities arising from regulatory and strategic developments.

      Your profile

      • A completed degree in business, engineering, environmental engineering or a comparable qualification.
      • Several years of B2B sales experience, ideally related to renewable energy, EPCs, O&M or asset management.
      • Knowledge of project business and tendering processes.
      • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
      • Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach.
      • The ability to present sustainable solutions convincingly in a technical and regulatory environment.
      • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
      • Very good command of German, English and French.

      Why join us?

      • Room to shape the future: You work in a dynamic environment with plenty of space for your ideas and entrepreneurial action.
      • Impact: Your work contributes directly to the circular economy and the sustainable transformation of the solar industry.
      • Appreciative collaboration: We have flat hierarchies, open communication and a strong team spirit. We all pull together.
      • Flexibility: Modern working models with remote options, flexible hours and a healthy work-life balance.
      • Purpose and prospects: Meaningful work in a growing market with real social relevance.

      About us

      At SOLAR MATERIALS, we are a leading recycling company specializing in the environmentally friendly and sustainable recycling of solar panels. Our mission is to build a circular solar industry and make solar energy a truly green energy source throughout its entire lifecycle.
      Following the successful launch of our pilot line in Magdeburg, we are now taking the next step: expanding to additional locations to recycle even more solar panels. To support this growth, we are looking for motivated colleagues who are eager to help shape the future of our company and take on responsibility from day one.
      What matters most to us? Initiative, hands-on experience, and fresh ideas, combined with the drive to turn those ideas into action quickly. In return, you can expect a diverse and dynamic work environment, exciting challenges, and ample opportunities for both personal and professional development.
      Apply for this job

      Key Account Manager – Italy (m/f/d)

      Remote | Full-time | Permanent employment

      About the role

      SOLAR MATERIALS stands for pioneering recycling solutions in photovoltaics. As an innovation leader, we develop efficient, sustainable and economically viable circular models for solar panels at the end of their life, making an essential contribution to a sustainable energy transition. Our mission: to make the solar industry circular.

      Your responsibilities

      SOLAR MATERIALS makes solar panels recyclable: efficiently, economically and sustainably. As a Key Account Manager, you bring our solution to the people who need it: EPCs, O&M service providers, asset managers and investors.

      Your focus is business development along the solar value chain: strategic solution selling in the context of ESG, end-of-life strategies and regulatory requirements. You develop our business in Italy, win key customers in the solar industry and build long-term business relationships.

      Your main responsibilities:

      • Develop target groups: EPCs, O&M service providers, asset managers and investors. You understand their language and challenges.
      • Sell solutions: Position our recycling services as an integral part of sustainable solar projects.
      • Support projects: From tendering through implementation, working closely with engineering and logistics.
      • Monitor the market: Identify new opportunities arising from regulatory and strategic developments.

      Your profile

      • A completed degree in business, engineering, environmental engineering or a comparable qualification.
      • Several years of B2B sales experience, ideally related to renewable energy, EPCs, O&M or asset management.
      • Knowledge of project business and tendering processes.
      • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
      • Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach.
      • The ability to present sustainable solutions convincingly in a technical and regulatory environment.
      • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
      • Very good command of German, English and Italian.

      Why join us?

      • Room to shape the future: You work in a dynamic environment with plenty of space for your ideas and entrepreneurial action.
      • Impact: Your work contributes directly to the circular economy and the sustainable transformation of the solar industry.
      • Appreciative collaboration: We have flat hierarchies, open communication and a strong team spirit. We all pull together.
      • Flexibility: Modern working models with remote options, flexible hours and a healthy work-life balance.
      • Purpose and prospects: Meaningful work in a growing market with real social relevance.

      About us

      At SOLAR MATERIALS, we are a leading recycling company specializing in the environmentally friendly and sustainable recycling of solar panels. Our mission is to build a circular solar industry and make solar energy a truly green energy source throughout its entire lifecycle.
      Following the successful launch of our pilot line in Magdeburg, we are now taking the next step: expanding to additional locations to recycle even more solar panels. To support this growth, we are looking for motivated colleagues who are eager to help shape the future of our company and take on responsibility from day one.
      What matters most to us? Initiative, hands-on experience, and fresh ideas, combined with the drive to turn those ideas into action quickly. In return, you can expect a diverse and dynamic work environment, exciting challenges, and ample opportunities for both personal and professional development.
      Apply for this job

      Key Account Manager – Netherlands (m/f/d)

      Remote | Full-time | Permanent employment

      About the role

      SOLAR MATERIALS stands for pioneering recycling solutions in photovoltaics. As an innovation leader, we develop efficient, sustainable and economically viable circular models for solar panels at the end of their life, making an essential contribution to a sustainable energy transition. Our mission: to make the solar industry circular.

      Your responsibilities

      SOLAR MATERIALS makes solar panels recyclable: efficiently, economically and sustainably. As a Key Account Manager, you bring our solution to the people who need it: EPCs, O&M service providers, asset managers and investors.

      Your focus is business development along the solar value chain: strategic solution selling in the context of ESG, end-of-life strategies and regulatory requirements. You develop our business in the Netherlands, win key customers in the solar industry and build long-term business relationships.

      Your main responsibilities:

      • Develop target groups: EPCs, O&M service providers, asset managers and investors. You understand their language and challenges.
      • Sell solutions: Position our recycling services as an integral part of sustainable solar projects.
      • Support projects: From tendering through implementation, working closely with engineering and logistics.
      • Monitor the market: Identify new opportunities arising from regulatory and strategic developments.

      Your profile

      • A completed degree in business, engineering, environmental engineering or a comparable qualification.
      • Several years of B2B sales experience, ideally related to renewable energy, EPCs, O&M or asset management.
      • Knowledge of project business and tendering processes.
      • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
      • Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach.
      • The ability to present sustainable solutions convincingly in a technical and regulatory environment.
      • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
      • Very good command of German, English and Dutch.

      Why join us?

      • Room to shape the future: You work in a dynamic environment with plenty of space for your ideas and entrepreneurial action.
      • Impact: Your work contributes directly to the circular economy and the sustainable transformation of the solar industry.
      • Appreciative collaboration: We have flat hierarchies, open communication and a strong team spirit. We all pull together.
      • Flexibility: Modern working models with remote options, flexible hours and a healthy work-life balance.
      • Purpose and prospects: Meaningful work in a growing market with real social relevance.

      About us

      At SOLAR MATERIALS, we are a leading recycling company specializing in the environmentally friendly and sustainable recycling of solar panels. Our mission is to build a circular solar industry and make solar energy a truly green energy source throughout its entire lifecycle.
      Following the successful launch of our pilot line in Magdeburg, we are now taking the next step: expanding to additional locations to recycle even more solar panels. To support this growth, we are looking for motivated colleagues who are eager to help shape the future of our company and take on responsibility from day one.
      What matters most to us? Initiative, hands-on experience, and fresh ideas, combined with the drive to turn those ideas into action quickly. In return, you can expect a diverse and dynamic work environment, exciting challenges, and ample opportunities for both personal and professional development.
      Apply for this job

      Key Account Manager – Portugal (m/f/d)

      Remote | Full-time | Permanent employment

      About the role

      SOLAR MATERIALS stands for pioneering recycling solutions in photovoltaics. As an innovation leader, we develop efficient, sustainable and economically viable circular models for solar panels at the end of their life, making an essential contribution to a sustainable energy transition. Our mission: to make the solar industry circular.

      Your responsibilities

      SOLAR MATERIALS makes solar panels recyclable: efficiently, economically and sustainably. As a Key Account Manager, you bring our solution to the people who need it: EPCs, O&M service providers, asset managers and investors.

      Your focus is business development along the solar value chain: strategic solution selling in the context of ESG, end-of-life strategies and regulatory requirements. You develop our business in Portugal, win key customers in the solar industry and build long-term business relationships.

      Your main responsibilities:

      • Develop target groups: EPCs, O&M service providers, asset managers and investors. You understand their language and challenges.
      • Sell solutions: Position our recycling services as an integral part of sustainable solar projects.
      • Support projects: From tendering through implementation, working closely with engineering and logistics.
      • Monitor the market: Identify new opportunities arising from regulatory and strategic developments.

      Your profile

      • A completed degree in business, engineering, environmental engineering or a comparable qualification.
      • Several years of B2B sales experience, ideally related to renewable energy, EPCs, O&M or asset management.
      • Knowledge of project business and tendering processes.
      • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
      • Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach.
      • The ability to present sustainable solutions convincingly in a technical and regulatory environment.
      • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
      • Very good command of German, English and Portuguese.

      Why join us?

      • Room to shape the future: You work in a dynamic environment with plenty of space for your ideas and entrepreneurial action.
      • Impact: Your work contributes directly to the circular economy and the sustainable transformation of the solar industry.
      • Appreciative collaboration: We have flat hierarchies, open communication and a strong team spirit. We all pull together.
      • Flexibility: Modern working models with remote options, flexible hours and a healthy work-life balance.
      • Purpose and prospects: Meaningful work in a growing market with real social relevance.

      About us

      At SOLAR MATERIALS, we are a leading recycling company specializing in the environmentally friendly and sustainable recycling of solar panels. Our mission is to build a circular solar industry and make solar energy a truly green energy source throughout its entire lifecycle.
      Following the successful launch of our pilot line in Magdeburg, we are now taking the next step: expanding to additional locations to recycle even more solar panels. To support this growth, we are looking for motivated colleagues who are eager to help shape the future of our company and take on responsibility from day one.
      What matters most to us? Initiative, hands-on experience, and fresh ideas, combined with the drive to turn those ideas into action quickly. In return, you can expect a diverse and dynamic work environment, exciting challenges, and ample opportunities for both personal and professional development.
      Apply for this job

      Key Account Manager – Spain (m/f/d)

      Remote | Full-time | Permanent employment

      About the role

      SOLAR MATERIALS stands for pioneering recycling solutions in photovoltaics. As an innovation leader, we develop efficient, sustainable and economically viable circular models for solar panels at the end of their life, making an essential contribution to a sustainable energy transition. Our mission: to make the solar industry circular.

      Your responsibilities

      SOLAR MATERIALS makes solar panels recyclable: efficiently, economically and sustainably. As a Key Account Manager, you bring our solution to the people who need it: EPCs, O&M service providers, asset managers and investors.

      Your focus is business development along the solar value chain: strategic solution selling in the context of ESG, end-of-life strategies and regulatory requirements. You develop our business in Spain, win key customers in the solar industry and build long-term business relationships.

      Your main responsibilities:

      • Develop target groups: EPCs, O&M service providers, asset managers and investors. You understand their language and challenges.
      • Sell solutions: Position our recycling services as an integral part of sustainable solar projects.
      • Support projects: From tendering through implementation, working closely with engineering and logistics.
      • Monitor the market: Identify new opportunities arising from regulatory and strategic developments.

      Your profile

      • A completed degree in business, engineering, environmental engineering or a comparable qualification.
      • Several years of B2B sales experience, ideally related to renewable energy, EPCs, O&M or asset management.
      • Knowledge of project business and tendering processes.
      • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
      • Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach.
      • The ability to present sustainable solutions convincingly in a technical and regulatory environment.
      • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
      • Very good command of German, English and Spanish.

      Why join us?

      • Room to shape the future: You work in a dynamic environment with plenty of space for your ideas and entrepreneurial action.
      • Impact: Your work contributes directly to the circular economy and the sustainable transformation of the solar industry.
      • Appreciative collaboration: We have flat hierarchies, open communication and a strong team spirit. We all pull together.
      • Flexibility: Modern working models with remote options, flexible hours and a healthy work-life balance.
      • Purpose and prospects: Meaningful work in a growing market with real social relevance.

      About us

      At SOLAR MATERIALS, we are a leading recycling company specializing in the environmentally friendly and sustainable recycling of solar panels. Our mission is to build a circular solar industry and make solar energy a truly green energy source throughout its entire lifecycle.
      Following the successful launch of our pilot line in Magdeburg, we are now taking the next step: expanding to additional locations to recycle even more solar panels. To support this growth, we are looking for motivated colleagues who are eager to help shape the future of our company and take on responsibility from day one.
      What matters most to us? Initiative, hands-on experience, and fresh ideas, combined with the drive to turn those ideas into action quickly. In return, you can expect a diverse and dynamic work environment, exciting challenges, and ample opportunities for both personal and professional development.
      Apply for this job

      Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

      Magdeburg, Remote, Hybrid | Full-time | Permanent employment

      About the role

      SOLAR MATERIALS is a cleantech startup founded in Magdeburg in 2021. We recycle solar panels using an innovative technology that, for the first time, enables the economically viable recovery of all raw materials from solar panels. Our thermo-mechanical process is energy-efficient and uses no chemicals. Our goal is to transform the solar industry into a circular economy and make solar energy truly sustainable. The company is well funded: we have successfully completed our Series B funding round.

      Your responsibilities

      Operational legal advice
      • Provide independent strategic and operational advice to departments on everyday legal matters.
      • Examine legal issues, establish the facts, and develop and evaluate legal solutions.
      • Provide legal support for projects and transactions across the business.
      Contracts
      • Draft, review and independently negotiate German and English contracts, including supplier and customer agreements (also international), cooperation and service agreements, logistics agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
      • Develop and maintain contract standards and templates in both languages.
      • Independently negotiate contracts with national and international business partners.
      Corporate and business law
      • Support corporate law matters and corporate governance.
      • Prepare shareholder and board meetings.
      • Maintain and update corporate documents.
      Risk management
      • Identify and assess legal risks in day-to-day operations.
      • Develop solutions to minimise risk.
      • Support the implementation of risk mitigation measures.

      Your profile

      • A business law graduate or fully qualified lawyer with the first and second German state examinations, or an equivalent international qualification.
      • At least 2–3 years of professional experience, ideally in a legal department, law firm or technology or industrial company.
      • Experience drafting and reviewing contracts.
      • Business-fluent German and English, including legal contract drafting in both languages.
      • Excellent communication skills for collaboration with different departments.
      • Commercial understanding, pragmatism and a strong hands-on approach.
      • Expertise in intellectual property law and waste law is an advantage.
      • The ability to explain complex matters clearly.
      • A team player with a strong sense of responsibility.
      • Willingness to obtain admission as a German in-house lawyer (Syndikusrechtsanwalt), if not already admitted.

      Why join us?

      • An exciting role in a highly relevant sustainability company.
      • Direct influence on operational processes and projects.
      • Varied responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
      • Close collaboration with an experienced General Counsel.
      • Flexible working hours and remote options.
      • Three days on site in Magdeburg every two weeks, with costs reimbursed.
      • A role structured in accordance with professional regulations, with the option of admission as an in-house lawyer.
      • An international working environment with English-speaking business partners.

      About us

      At SOLAR MATERIALS, we are a leading recycling company specializing in the environmentally friendly and sustainable recycling of solar panels. Our mission is to build a circular solar industry and make solar energy a truly green energy source throughout its entire lifecycle.
      Following the successful launch of our pilot line in Magdeburg, we are now taking the next step: expanding to additional locations to recycle even more solar panels. To support this growth, we are looking for motivated colleagues who are eager to help shape the future of our company and take on responsibility from day one.
      What matters most to us? Initiative, hands-on experience, and fresh ideas, combined with the drive to turn those ideas into action quickly. In return, you can expect a diverse and dynamic work environment, exciting challenges, and ample opportunities for both personal and professional development.
      Apply for this job

      Project Manager – Site Development (m/f/d)

      Magdeburg, Remote, Hybrid | Full-time | Permanent employment

      About the role

      SOLAR MATERIALS is a cleantech startup based in Magdeburg that specializes in recycling solar panels. To achieve this, we have developed an innovative recycling technology that, for the first time, enables the cost-effective recovery of all raw materials contained in solar panels. Our thermo-mechanical process is energy-efficient and operates without the use of chemicals. Our goal is to transform the solar industry into a circular economy and make solar energy truly sustainable.

      Your mission

      As a Project Manager – Site Development (m/f/d), you will plan and oversee the expansion of our existing site in Magdeburg as well as the development of new locations across Europe and globally. We are currently preparing the establishment of new sites in Southern Germany and Italy.
      You will serve as our primary point of contact for project partners and service providers throughout the entire value chain, working at the exciting intersection of Business Development, Engineering, Legal, and Commercial Operations. A key focus of your role will be supporting and coordinating permitting and approval processes in close collaboration with our internal experts and external consultants. Occasional project-related travel is part of the position.
      Our dynamic growth provides excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

      Your main responsibilities as a Project Manager – Site Development (m/f/d) include:
      • Independently managing smaller projects and sub-projects, while providing operational support in the planning and execution of larger site development projects
      • Preparing and coordinating applications for building permits and environmental approvals
      • Coordinating with local partners, suppliers, and service providers
      • Developing and monitoring project schedules and timelines
      • Acting as an interface between internal departments, including Permitting, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Commercial
      • Creating and maintaining project plans, including dependencies, milestones, and risk assessments

      Your profile

      • A completed degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a comparable field
      • At least 3 years of professional experience in project management or project development, ideally in an industrial environment, plant engineering, the energy sector, or the recycling industry
      • A self-driven and structured working style; you are able to keep track of multiple parallel topics and enjoy driving projects forward together with a wide range of stakeholders
      • Understanding of regulatory requirements across different European countries, particularly in Germany
      • Experience collaborating with public authorities, environmental and planning consultancies, as well as international partners
      • Industry experience in the recycling or waste management sector, the cleantech industry, or the circular economy, and/or experience with permitting procedures under the German Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)
      • High level of initiative, strategic thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset
      • Professional fluency in English; additional foreign language skills are an advantage

      Why us?

      • Freedom to Shape International Projects: You will work on strategic projects with direct visibility and exposure up to the executive management level.
      • International Collaboration: You will help establish sites across various EU countries, gaining valuable cross-cultural experience while working with international partners.
      • Flexible and Mobile Working: Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working hours support a healthy work-life balance.
      • Professional Development: We support your personal and professional growth through tailored training programs, coaching, and access to international professional networks.
      • A Sustainable Mission: You will actively contribute to Europe’s transition toward a circular economy and make a tangible impact on the energy transition.
      • Team Spirit and Collaboration: We foster an open and transparent culture with communication on equal footing, whether within project teams or at the executive level.

      About us

      At SOLAR MATERIALS, we are a leading recycling company specializing in the environmentally friendly and sustainable recycling of solar panels. Our mission is to build a circular solar industry and make solar energy a truly green energy source throughout its entire lifecycle.
      Following the successful launch of our pilot line in Magdeburg, we are now taking the next step: expanding to additional locations to recycle even more solar panels. To support this growth, we are looking for motivated colleagues who are eager to help shape the future of our company and take on responsibility from day one.
      What matters most to us? Initiative, hands-on experience, and fresh ideas, combined with the drive to turn those ideas into action quickly. In return, you can expect a diverse and dynamic work environment, exciting challenges, and ample opportunities for both personal and professional development.
      Apply for this job

      Project & Site Development Manager (m/f/d)

      Magdeburg, Remote, Hybrid | Full-time | Permanent employment

      About the role

      SOLAR MATERIALS is a cleantech startup based in Magdeburg that specializes in recycling solar panels. To achieve this, we have developed an innovative recycling technology that, for the first time, enables the cost-effective recovery of all raw materials contained in solar panels. Our thermo-mechanical process is energy-efficient and operates without the use of chemicals. Our goal is to transform the solar industry into a circular economy and make solar energy truly sustainable.

      Your mission

      As a Project & Site Development Manager (m/f/d), you will plan and oversee the expansion of our existing site in Magdeburg as well as the development of new locations across Europe and globally. We are currently preparing the establishment of new sites in Southern Germany and Italy.
      You will serve as our primary point of contact for project partners and service providers throughout the entire value chain, working at the exciting intersection of Business Development, Engineering, Legal, and Commercial Operations. A key focus of your role will be supporting and coordinating permitting and approval processes in close collaboration with our internal experts and external consultants. Occasional project-related travel is part of the position.
      Our dynamic growth provides excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

      Your main responsibilities as a Project & Site Development Manager (m/f/d) include:
      • Independently managing smaller projects and sub-projects, while providing operational support in the planning and execution of larger site development projects
      • Preparing and coordinating applications for building permits and environmental approvals
      • Coordinating with local partners, suppliers, and service providers
      • Developing and monitoring project schedules and timelines
      • Acting as an interface between internal departments, including Permitting, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Commercial
      • Creating and maintaining project plans, including dependencies, milestones, and risk assessments

      Your profile

      • A completed degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a comparable field
      • At least 3 years of professional experience in project management or project development, ideally in an industrial environment, plant engineering, the energy sector, or the recycling industry
      • A self-driven and structured working style; you are able to keep track of multiple parallel topics and enjoy driving projects forward together with a wide range of stakeholders
      • Understanding of regulatory requirements across different European countries, particularly in Germany
      • Experience collaborating with public authorities, environmental and planning consultancies, as well as international partners
      • Industry experience in the recycling or waste management sector, the cleantech industry, or the circular economy, and/or experience with permitting procedures under the German Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)
      • High level of initiative, strategic thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset
      • Professional fluency in English; additional foreign language skills are an advantage

      Why us?

      • Freedom to Shape International Projects: You will work on strategic projects with direct visibility and exposure up to the executive management level.
      • International Collaboration: You will help establish sites across various EU countries, gaining valuable cross-cultural experience while working with international partners.
      • Flexible and Mobile Working: Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working hours support a healthy work-life balance.
      • Professional Development: We support your personal and professional growth through tailored training programs, coaching, and access to international professional networks.
      • A Sustainable Mission: You will actively contribute to Europe’s transition toward a circular economy and make a tangible impact on the energy transition.
      • Team Spirit and Collaboration: We foster an open and transparent culture with communication on equal footing, whether within project teams or at the executive level.

      About us

      At SOLAR MATERIALS, we are a leading recycling company specializing in the environmentally friendly and sustainable recycling of solar panels. Our mission is to build a circular solar industry and make solar energy a truly green energy source throughout its entire lifecycle.
      Following the successful launch of our pilot line in Magdeburg, we are now taking the next step: expanding to additional locations to recycle even more solar panels. To support this growth, we are looking for motivated colleagues who are eager to help shape the future of our company and take on responsibility from day one.
      What matters most to us? Initiative, hands-on experience, and fresh ideas, combined with the drive to turn those ideas into action quickly. In return, you can expect a diverse and dynamic work environment, exciting challenges, and ample opportunities for both personal and professional development.
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      Working Student (m/f/d) Electrical Engineering – Electrical Design

      Magdeburg | Part-time | Internship / Working student

      About the role

      SOLAR MATERIALS is a cleantech startup based in Magdeburg that specializes in recycling solar panels. To achieve this, we have developed an innovative recycling technology that, for the first time, enables the cost-effective recovery of all raw materials contained in solar panels. Our thermo-mechanical process is energy-efficient and operates without the use of chemicals. Our goal is to transform the solar industry into a circular economy and make solar energy truly sustainable.

      Your responsibilities

      • Keep the technical documentation for our electrical systems up to date using EPLAN.
      • Create and revise circuit diagrams and plant documentation to reflect the actual conditions on site.
      • Check that the plant and its documentation match, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to documentation quality.
      • Work alongside experienced electrical specialists and gain first-hand insight into the processes and technologies of a modern recycling plant.

      Your profile

      • You are studying electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering or a comparable technical subject.
      • You have acquired a foundation in electrical engineering and can read circuit diagrams.
      • You work accurately, independently and systematically.
      • You are a team player with a strong sense of responsibility and safety awareness.

      Why join us?

      • Freedom to Shape International Projects: You will work on strategic projects with direct visibility and exposure up to the executive management level.
      • International Collaboration: You will help establish sites across various EU countries, gaining valuable cross-cultural experience while working with international partners.
      • Flexible and Mobile Working: Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working hours support a healthy work-life balance.
      • Professional Development: We support your personal and professional growth through tailored training programs, coaching, and access to international professional networks.
      • A Sustainable Mission: You will actively contribute to Europe’s transition toward a circular economy and make a tangible impact on the energy transition.
      • Team Spirit and Collaboration: We foster an open and transparent culture with communication on equal footing, whether within project teams or at the executive level.

      About us

      At SOLAR MATERIALS, we are a leading recycling company specializing in the environmentally friendly and sustainable recycling of solar panels. Our mission is to build a circular solar industry and make solar energy a truly green energy source throughout its entire lifecycle.
      Following the successful launch of our pilot line in Magdeburg, we are now taking the next step: expanding to additional locations to recycle even more solar panels. To support this growth, we are looking for motivated colleagues who are eager to help shape the future of our company and take on responsibility from day one.
      What matters most to us? Initiative, hands-on experience, and fresh ideas, combined with the drive to turn those ideas into action quickly. In return, you can expect a diverse and dynamic work environment, exciting challenges, and ample opportunities for both personal and professional development.
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      More About SOLAR MATERIALS

      How end-of-life modules return to the solar industry as raw materials.
      Recycling
      About SOLAR MATERIALS as a Company.
      Our Journey
      How the thermomechanical process works.
      Technology
      Silver, silicon, glass, aluminum — what we recover.
      Raw Materials
      Mitarbeitende in Produktionshalle im Gespräch

      Nothing quite right for you?

      You share our vision but don’t see yourself in our current openings? We’re always looking for people who think ahead, roll up their sleeves, and help push our team forward.

      Send us your speculative application with your CV and a few lines on what you’d bring to SOLAR MATERIALS.

      Apply speculatively now

      Let’s talk about your future at SOLAR MATERIALS

      Not sure yet whether a position is right for you? Call us or send us an email. We are happy to answer your questions and look forward to getting to know you.

      Together we are shaping the future of the solar industry. Perhaps with you soon.

      Tim Biermann

      HR Generalist

      jobs@solar-materials.com