Piping stress and layout engineer (m/w/d)
Kraftblock
Company Overview
Kraftblock
Sulzbach, Germany
2014
Approximately 50-200 employees (Source: linkedin.com). The company has raised a total of 24.07 million USD in funding rounds, with the latest round amounting to 21.98 million USD (Source: kraftblock.com).
What They Do
Kraftblock specializes in **high-temperature thermal storage systems** designed to capture, store, and release heat for industrial applications (Source: kraftblock.com). The technology operates within a temperature range of 50°C to 1,300°C, enabling it to serve high-temperature industrial processes that have historically relied on fossil fuels (Source: kraftblock.com). The core innovation is a proprietary storage material based on recycled materials that withstands extreme temperatures while remaining durable (Source: kraftblock.com). Unlike battery-based energy storage solutions, Kraftblock's system stores energy directly as heat, which is significantly more efficient for process heat applications in heavy industry (Source: kraftblock.com).
Projects & Track Record
A significant publicly documented project is the **PepsiCo Lay's and Cheetos production facility** in Broek on Langedijk, Netherlands (Source: kraftblock.com). In collaboration with the energy company Eneco, Kraftblock is installing a completely new energy system that will fully replace the current consumption of 4.5 million cubic meters of natural gas annually with renewable energy (Source: kraftblock.com). The first phase involves replacing a 22-megawatt gas boiler, which is expected to reduce emissions by about 50%, with the complete system potentially reducing total site emissions by up to 98% upon completion (Source: kraftblock.com). This represents one of Kraftblock's first significant commercial projects secured in October 2022 (Source: kraftblock.com).
Recent Developments
Recent documented funding activities show that Kraftblock completed a Series B round about two years ago, raising 21.98 million USD (Source: kraftblock.com). This round included 20 million euros from several investors: Finindus, TechEnergy Ventures, Shell Ventures, Future Industry Ventures, A&G, and Moore Strategic Ventures (Source: kraftblock.com). Susanne König, co-founder and CEO, was elected president of the German Association for Energy Storage Systems, highlighting the growing influence of the company in the European energy storage community (Source: kraftblock.com).
Working at Kraftblock
Kraftblock positions itself with a climate-focused mission to decarbonize industrial heat, described as "one of the largest levers for reducing carbon emissions" (Source: kraftblock.com). The organization emphasizes the importance of collaboration, innovation, and coordination within the energy transition community, with leadership actively engaged in industry associations and collaborative projects (Source: kraftblock.com). The company is headquartered in Sulzbach, Germany, and is actively expanding internationally, which may lead to recruitment in European markets and potentially in the USA, Latin America, and East Asia (Source: kraftblock.com).
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Job Description
You will be our all-around genius who understands our and our customer's technology. You'll analyze the customer's system, plan and design piping and duct systems that connect to our high performance storage system. You will support our team - skills that will perfectly contribute to our growth strategy!
Your Working Day
- Design, plan, and optimize piping and duct systems for high-temperature applications
- Develop piping layouts and detailed designs, considering installation aspects, technical guidelines, and process requirements based on P&ID and PFD
- Conduct static stress analyses for various load cases using CAESAR II and interpret stress results
- Create detailed technical drawings, including:
- Isometric drawings
- Sectional 2D drawings
- Standard drawings of pipe supports
- Support project management in the areas of piping and plant design
- Ensure compliance with American and European norms and standards, such as ASME B31.3, EN 13480-3, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), and AD 2000
- Work on modularization of systems to improve scalability and efficiency
- Support the packaging of components for optimized assembly and transport
- Maintain and create technical records and documentation
What Do You Bring?
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Engineering, or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience in piping design and construction
- Strong expertise in piping layout design and stress analysis
- Hands-on experience with critical media such as steam, compressed gases, and oil systems
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and stress analysis software like CAESAR II
- Solid understanding of relevant norms and standards (ASME B31.3, EN 13480-3, PED, AD 2000)
- High level of personal responsibility and ability to work independently and in a team
- Goal-oriented, analytical mindset with a structured and motivated work approach
- Very good command of German and English
What We Offer?
- Permanent employment contract! We focus on a long-term cooperation and want you to become an integral part of our team.
- Home office and flexible working hours! Hereby we want to enable you the optimal alternation between work and life.
- Company pension plan! Together with our contractual partner, you can choose which option suits you best.
- Individual further development! Thanks to a wide range of promotion and development opportunities as well as special skills training, all doors are open to you and we can help you realize your individual career path.
- Flat hierarchies! A motivating work environment with short decision-making processes is extremely important to us. Contribute your ideas right from the start and actively shape our development.
- No boredom guaranteed! Personal responsibility, trust and varied tasks are not standard phrases for us.
- Look forward to your team! A healthy team atmosphere is also important to us outside of work. Through regular company events, we as Kraftblock continue to grow together.
- You can also look forward to an international and innovative workplace that is just waiting to be developed further with your ideas.
Does this sound like it was made for you? Then apply to us now with your complete application documents.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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About the role
March 21, 2026
Full time
Company
- Sulzbach/Saar, Germany
At least 3 years
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