People at hte

Currently a team of over 300 people works at hte, each with their own expert skills. We provide access to some of the most experienced and highly skilled chemists, engineers, and software specialists within the field of high throughput experimentation. Our personnel is experienced in project management, providing exceptional lines of communication and the best possible team-working environment.

hte stands for the best and strongest high throughput catalyst research team in the world. Our employees are our most valuable asset. Despite the size of our company, we have retained the can-do mentality of a dynamic start-up. And we love tackling new challenges. With team spirit, the will to think outside the box, and new solutions. In a positive working atmosphere, we are at the forefront when it comes to developing highly relevant topics and shaping something that moves us forward. That's what motivates us.

Read what our colleagues say about working at hte.

Dr.-Ing. Alfred Haas

Principal Scientist, R&D Solutions

"The application of High Throughput Experimentation in catalysis is fascinating and enables hte to speed up and improve the quality of R&D in all phases of catalyst and process development. We support our customers from idea generation to catalyst synthesis and catalyst testing with dedicated project teams, state-of-the-art technology solutions, and integrated analytical and software solutions. Since 1999, we have built up facilities and learned to test catalysts within a scale-up factor of 100,000, which means that we know how to get experiments done with as little as 0.2 grams and up to 20 kilograms of catalyst. Working successfully at hte with our customers is intriguing and rewarding – we are able to do experiments in multi-variant parameter spaces with unprecedented data quality, which has led to new developments and catalyst solutions in the refining, petrochemical, and chemical industries."

Sally Glad

Technical Expert Analytics,
R&D Solutions

"As a trained chemist I enjoy working in an inspiring environment, putting expertise into practice and contributing to develop new methods and techniques for the offline analytics. Working at hte means being creative every day and above all discovering catalysis every day!"

Stefan Haser

Team Leader After Sales Service, Service Team

"Our team of service professionals operates all over the world. Our technical support services protect your investment. We follow high quality standards, offer precision, and aim to deliver the best performance. That’s why you can trust hte to provide personalized support that boosts efficiency and productivity in your laboratory. That’s what hte stands for."

Dr. Tilman Sauer

TEAM Leader Data Analysis, Software Solutions

"Structuring, storing, and merging data from various sources is the key to success when developing new catalysts. With my team, I am able to provide a modern software solution which fits the needs of both technicians and scientists in data management. Following the concept of agile software development known as SCRUM, we collaborate with our users as partners and keep them involved. This helps us to get quick feedback and avoid feature development in the wrong direction. We can react quickly to changing priorities and thus achieve high satisfaction among our users."

Volker Mathes

Head of Project Management, Technology Solutions

"In my work, I’m able to develop state-of-the-art technology and experiment with smart solutions. We enjoy seeing our test systems running perfectly at our customers' sites. They are reliable and operate around the clock. Ease of use and robustness are key factors in effectively supporting high throughput R&D. hte regularly provides training workshops for staff with the aim of continuous further development. I'm proud to be part of this moving and dynamic company."

Dr. Cornelia Futter

Business Development Manager, Business Development & Marketing

"It’s all about people. I’m thinking of the highly motivated minds, independent thinkers who create innovative ideas and solutions. I’m thinking of the great scientists hungry to take on new challenges in technology and science, who drive the company with their commitment to deliver. It is a privilege to belong to the hte team, who knows what teamwork means, how to listen to each other and, most importantly, how to listen to their customers. At the end of the day, it’s all about people."

Other responses of our colleagues

Bianca Linke, Director of Finance, HR & Administration

What do you like about hte?

Over the many years, I have always been impressed by how quickly we have been able to adapt to new requirements at hte and how much commitment everyone shows in doing this. It's a lot of fun working in this creative environment!

What do you wish hte for the future?

For the future I wish hte solid growth and especially that we can retain some of the creative start-up mentality that characterized us in the first ten years in particular.

Can Cengiz, Electrical Engineer

What does hte stand for – for you?

Doing good things better. Not seeing past failures as demotivating but as stimulus for future continuous improvements – both big and small!

What do you wish hte for the future?

I hope that in the future we will be able to stay as proactive and creative as we are today.

Marike Meier, Office Manager

What do you think is special about hte?

What's special about hte for me is that no day is like any other. hte stands for variety, flexibility, spontaneity, great solidarity, and short decision-making channels. Teamwork plays a key role and every single person contributes to our success.

What do you wish hte for the future?

My wish for hte is for the company to remain successful and full of motivation and for it to hold on to its spirit of solidarity, open communication, and lateral thinking.

Tamara Gabriel, Technical Expert Analytics

What do you like about hte?

I like seeing how hte has developed itself over the past years – from a small start-up to a major player. At the same time, I can still identify with the company and I can see the development in my field of work.

What do you wish hte for the future?

The courage to further progress.

Jean-Claude Adelbrecht, Business Development Manager

How do you see the company today?

hte thrived to become the market leader of high throughput in the competitive field of catalyst testing primarily because the company values innovation. More innovative integrated solutions are the only path to sustainable growth.

What do you wish hte for the future?

My wish would be that it remains such an intellectually stimulating company while keeping this amazing family spirit that makes it so special.

Sascha Pfisterer, Software Support Coordinator

Without hte...

catalyst research would not be as efficient and innovative as it is today.

What do you wish hte for the future?

I wish hte great success and the innovative drive to celebrate many more anniversaries.

Eugen Risto, Project Manager R&D Solutions

What do you like about hte?

What I like about hte is that we can make a significant contribution to solving the issues currently faced by our international customers thanks to our high throughput research in catalysis.

What do you wish hte for the future?

For the future I wish hte to continue to operate so successfully at the forefront of high throughput research.

Stefan Kallus, Senior Counsel – European Patent Attorney

What do you wish hte for the future?

It would be great if we could retain the uniqueness and character of hte in cooperation with BASF. And if we, being a technology company, could continue to generate ideas for sustainability, optimized energy efficiency, and profitability. I also wish hte and every single member of staff much success and enjoyment for the upcoming years.

Alexandra Hess, Chemical Engineer

What do you like about hte?

hte is young, dynamic, and offers an open environment to me. Here, everyone has enough space to contribute their knowledge and skills across interfaces – and to contribute to the company's success.