Process Development Engineer

About the role

The Advanced Energy Systems group at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Process Development Engineer to contribute to the creation and demonstration of innovative solutions to problems of national significance in energy, and national security.

Responsibilities

• Supports the team in the areas of advanced process development; specifically in separations and chemical processing related to isotopic separations.
• Builds a strong technical reputation both inside and outside PNNL through publications, participation in national and international conferences, and other contributions.
• Conducts hands-on chemical syntheses and materials testing for novel chemical conversions and/or separation techniques.
• Works with broader engineering teams to develop test plans that ensure collection of the necessary data to demonstrate large-scale viability.
• Provides technical contributions through problem-solving, innovation, and creativity, including the generation of ideas that are marketable and/or patentable.
• Able to work independently, including planning and executing work scope, completing deliverables on time and within budget, while maintaining safety as a priority.
• Proactive in the research community, stays knowledgeable of research advancements in science and industry, and maintains skills consistent with the state of the art.
• Prepares and presents technical reports.
• Delivers on assigned project tasks and meets project deliverables on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience - OR - MS/MA - OR - PhD
• Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or equivalent.