Mandatory Internship – Technical Project Engineer (m/f/d)

Job description

About ecopals ecopals is building the leading performance additive platform for asphalt and bitumen modification, engineered for regional, sovereign supply chains and backed by strong unit economics. Our current product line is built on high-performance polymers, with further additive categories in active development. In the last two years, we have scaled to active operations in more than 10 EU countries, and we are now pushing decisively into Eastern Europe, CEE and North Africa. As we enter our next growth phase, we are opening a mandatory internship position for Technical Project Engineer (m/f/d) . The role works closely with our R&D, commercial and management teams and supports the implementation of technical projects across suppliers, laboratories, development partners and customers. The position is particularly suited to someone who enjoys combining engineering, project coordination and analytical work, and who can help move technical projects from an initial concept toward testing, documentation and implementation. Tasks In this internship, you will support the development and execution of technical projects around ecopals' products and applications. A key part of the role is helping coordinate the different internal and external parties involved and ensuring that technical activities, information and next steps continue moving forward. Areas of responsibility Technical project coordination. Supporting the planning and execution of development and application projects, including timelines, technical requirements, responsibilities and next steps. Supplier and partner coordination. Working with material suppliers, laboratories, manufacturers and technical partners to request information, clarify requirements, follow up on open topics and help keep projects progressing. Project communication and follow-up. Preparing and following up on emails, technical requests, meeting notes, action points and documentation required from internal and external stakeholders. Technical applications. Translating R&D results and product knowledge into practical recommendations, formulations, dosage concepts and application guidelines for different projects and markets. Testing and experimental support. Supporting test programmes and external laboratory work, preparing material samples for laboratories and customers, assisting with in-house experimental setups, and helping…