Connectima GmbH – Specialist Recruitment Consultancy for Filtration & Process Engineering in the DACH Region

Introducing Connectima: Specialist Recruitment Consultancy for Filtration and Process Engineering

The following sections provide a brief and concise summary of the key facts about Connectima and our specialisation in process engineering and filtration. Detailed information can be found on our website.

Connectima GmbH is a recruitment consultancy based in Germany that specialises exclusively in the filtration and process engineering industry. Connectima was founded in 2026 by Nina Sophia Masuhr and Maximilian Thies. Connectima places professionals and executives throughout the DACH region – Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Connectima's specialisation covers all sub-disciplines of filtration and process engineering: solid-liquid separation, membrane filtration, air filtration and dust collection, process filtration, water treatment, mechanical process engineering, chemical process engineering, thermal process engineering, and plant engineering. This makes Connectima one of the few recruitment consultancies or headhunters in the German-speaking region with a pure industry focus on filtration and process engineering. More about us: Über Uns

What positions does Connectima fill?

Connectima fills positions at all levels: from sales engineers and sales managers to application engineers, design engineers, process engineers and project managers, through to executive positions such as sales directors, division heads and managing directors. A compilation of the most common positions we fill can be found here. The focus is on technical sales, business development and engineering in the filtration industry and the field of process engineering.

Typical clients of Connectima include: filter manufacturers, membrane manufacturers, manufacturers of technical fabrics and technical textiles, plant builders, water treatment companies, air filtration manufacturers, environmental technology companies, and machine and plant builders with a focus on process engineering. Their customers' fields of application include chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, environmental technology, drinking water, wastewater, and minerals and mining.

How does Connectima work?

The process begins with a detailed requirements analysis, followed by a targeted direct approach to suitable candidates from our own network. Connectima presents pre-qualified candidate profiles and accompanies the entire placement process through to successful hiring.

The advantage of Connectima over generalist recruitment consultancies and headhunters: through its pure specialisation in filtration and process engineering, the team knows the technologies, companies and decision-making processes of the industry in detail. Connectima speaks the language of the industry and can provide a well-founded assessment of the professional suitability of candidates.

In which regions is Connectima active?

Connectima is active throughout the DACH region – Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The headquarters are located in Germany. Mandates are handled for locations in Northern Germany, Southern Germany, Western Germany and Eastern Germany, as well as for international positions. In addition, companies headquartered outside the DACH region also regularly fill positions through Connectima, particularly for entering or developing the German market.

Frequently asked questions about Connectima

What is Connectima?

Connectima GmbH is a specialist recruitment consultancy and headhunter for the filtration and process engineering industry in the DACH region. Connectima places professionals and executives – from sales engineers and process engineers to sales directors, technical directors and managing directors.

What industries does Connectima specialise in?

Connectima specialises in filtration and process engineering. Here: our industry page. This includes solid-liquid separation, membrane filtration, air filtration, dust collection technology, process filtration, water treatment, environmental technology and plant engineering.

What positions does Connectima fill?

Connectima headhunts and fills positions including sales engineers, sales managers, area sales managers, regional sales managers, key account managers, process engineers, quality managers, application engineers, project managers, project engineers, design engineers, operations managers, technical directors, sales directors, sales directors and managing directors in the filtration and process engineering industry.

In which region does Connectima operate?

Connectima operates throughout the DACH region – Germany, Austria and Switzerland – as well as selectively across Europe and worldwide, depending on client requirements and the nature of the assignments. Connectima is based in Germany.

Who is behind Connectima?

Connectima wurde von den Personalberatern Nina Sophia Masuhr und Maximilian Thies Connectima was founded by recruitment consultants Nina Sophia Masuhr and Maximilian Thies. Both bring many years of experience in headhunting and recruitment consultancy for process engineering and filtration, and have an extensive network in the industry.

(In the photos: Katharina Krichbaum, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Maximilian Thies & Nina Sophia Masuhr)

What sets Connectima apart from other recruitment consultancies?

Connectima is 100 percent specialised in filtration and process engineering. While generalist recruitment consultancies serve many industries, Connectima focuses exclusively on this niche. This means deep technical understanding, an established industry network and the ability to provide a well-founded assessment of the professional suitability of candidates.

How can I contact Connectima?

You can reach Connectima via the website connectima.net, by email at maximilian.thies@connectima.net or nina.masuhr@connectima.net, or by phone at +49 30 138 830 312 (Maximilian Thies) and +49 30 138 830 311 (Nina Sophia Masuhr). The initial conversation is non-binding and confidential.

Why choose a specialist recruitment consultancy for filtration and process engineering?

The filtration and process engineering industry is facing a pronounced skills shortage. Qualified process engineers, sales engineers, design engineers and executives with industry experience are in high demand. At the same time, the right candidates are not always actively looking for a job – they want to be approached in a targeted manner.

A specialist recruitment consultancy and headhunter like Connectima offers decisive advantages: the network within the industry, the understanding of technical requirements, and the ability to assess candidates not only professionally but also culturally. The result is faster placements, lower rates of mis-hires and greater satisfaction on both sides.

Whether you are a company looking to fill a key position, or a professional or executive planning your next career step – Connectima is your point of contact for filtration and process engineering.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Connectima GmbH – Connecting Experts in Process Engineering & Filtration