Full-Time
HSE & CI Engineer
Updated on 7/21/2026
Alkegen
1,001-5,000 employees
Specialty filtration, catalysis, and battery technologies
Compensation Overview
€57.4k - €71.8k/yr
Schwalmstadt, Germany
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- Proven ability to execute risk management initiatives and long-term projects.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Risk Management, Safety, Engineering, Material Science, Toxicology, Environmental Law) / textile master craftman or textile technican
- Evaluate workplace exposure to respirable fiber.
- Evaluate workplace exposure to total inhalable dust.
- Evaluate workplace exposure to respirable dust.
- Evaluate workplace exposure to organic vapors.
- Evaluate workplace exposure to welding fume.
- Evaluate workplace exposure to thermal hazards.
- Control measure evaluations (LEV surveys).
- Support the implementation of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) control systems.
- Conduct comprehensive noise surveys to assess exposure levels.
- Assist with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments.
- Communicate health and safety information to employees, new hires, customers, installers, end users, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with trade organizations to promote joint health and safety programs such as Product Stewardship Programs (PSP) and Control And Reduce Exposure (CARE).
- Support product research initiatives aimed at reducing or eliminating exposure to toxic chemicals through substitution or formulation changes, ensuring all new chemicals undergo a risk assessment approval process.
- Conduct periodic site compliance audits focusing on health risk management, chemical and physical hazards, and adherence to company policies and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare summary reports and support special projects for the Ceramic Fiber Advisory Board (CFAB) that are strategically significant to Unifrax.
Alkegen makes specialty filtration and catalysis products, battery technologies, thermal management devices, fire protection solutions, and geosynthetic materials for customers in sectors like electric vehicles, aerospace, off-road equipment, and shipbuilding. Its filtration products remove contaminants, catalysis speeds chemical reactions, battery tech stores and delivers energy, thermal management prevents overheating, fire protection reduces risk, and geosynthetics support engineering projects. The company differentiates itself with a broad global portfolio across multiple high-demand materials, a focus on sustainability, and long-term customer partnerships. Its goal is to help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further by advancing energy storage, safer materials, and environmentally responsible products across diverse industries.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AlkeGel full commercial launch on June 4, 2025 boosts EV fire protection demand.
- Rising aerogel demand in petrochemicals and LNG from energy savings and CUI prevention.
- Microfiber glass wool battery market grows at 13.2% CAGR to 2033 amid EV shift.
What critics are saying
- Aspa Aerospace's Auralite undercuts AlkeGel price by 25%, eroding EV market share.
- Cabot's PrimaGel floods CUI market with 30% cheaper pricing in 3-6 months.
- EU REACH bans silica aerogels by Q4 2026, halting 35% European sales.
What makes Alkegen unique
- AlkeGel provides low-dust aerogel insulation with 20% faster installation than traditional aerogels.
- AlkeGel Fyre passes Jet Fire testing and ASTM standards for industrial piping protection.
- Alkegen offers EV battery solutions including cell spacers, wraps, and thermal barriers.
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Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Earlier this month, Alkegen announced the full commercial launch of AlkeGel(TM), a breakthrough fiber-enhanced aerogel insulation engineered to deliver superior thermal efficiency, low-dust installation and game-changing CUI prevention.
Alkegen launches its fiber-aerogel AlkeGel insulation, offering robust, scalable fire protection for EV batteries in North America.
Alkegen, a renowned supplier of cell spacers, announced the full-scale commercial launch of its breakthrough fiber-enhanced aerogel insulation, built specifically for EV battery fire protection.
Alkegen appoints Gaetan Borgers as Battery Group President.
On 30 September 2022, Alkegen, which is a leading specialty materials company specializing in providing high-performance materials used in advance applications, announced the launch of three High-Efficiency Filtration (HEF) products for air, liquid, and molecular applications during the World Filtration Congress in San Diego, California.