Process Development Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Process Engineer to join our growing team as we scale from pilot to demonstration-scale production. The ideal candidate combines strong technical fundamentals in process design with practical, hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting physical equipment, and thrives in the fast-paced, resource-conscious environment of an early-stage technology startup.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate, and troubleshoot pilot-scale equipment systems
• Work closely with the R&D team to design, execute, and evaluate bench scale and advanced testing
• Establish and maintain records of process designs, intellectual property ideation, experimental data, vendor partnerships, and procurement tracking
• Manage technical communications internally and with external partners
• Actively enforce a culture of safety, ensuring all operations comply with relevant protocols and that safety concerns are immediately communicated and mitigated

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or higher, Process Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of process engineering experience gained in an industrial setting
• Proven hands-on experience designing, building, operating, and troubleshooting physical pilot-scale equipment systems
• Proficiency in process flow design principles, details, and practice
• Direct experience authoring and evaluating process design basis, including PFDs and P&IDs
• Familiarity with process controls & instrumentation and integrating basic hardware sensors

Core Competencies

• Strong commitment to process safety and product quality
• Effective project management skills including planning, coordination, supplier follow-up, and milestone tracking
• Strong communicator, able to build and manage technical relationships with external partners at all levels
• Proactive leader who identifies gaps and independently drives solutions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable and comfortable with the ambiguity and flexibility of an early-stage startup environment
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude