process engineer

About the role

Air Products Membrane Solutions in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Process Engineer to evaluate, design, and support membrane process gas applications, with a focus on the high-growth biogas upgrading market. This role involves close collaboration with Commercial, Engineering, Quality, Business, Product Strategy, and Product Development teams to address customer inquiries, troubleshoot systems, develop design tools, create new offerings, and maintain strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform Aspen heat & material balance simulations for new and existing customers to enable safe and efficient use of membrane products.
• Evaluate new application inquiries to determine accurate membrane product fit.
• Participate in, and eventually lead, Research and Development programs for new applications and products.
• Support P&ID development, Operability Reviews, and Hazard Reviews.
• Troubleshoot and assist customers in resolving product performance issues.
• Train customers in the safe installation and operation of membranes.
• Provide on-site service support to customers with existing membrane systems.
• Investigate product failures to assess customer warranty claims.
• Serve as a technical resource to the business and product development team for future product improvements.
• Conduct performance tests on product improvements and incorporate findings into new product specifications.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Membrane systems and/or gas processing experience is preferred but not required.
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.

Required Skills / Abilities

• 3+ years of Process Engineering experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with customers with little membrane experience.
• Initiative and self-confidence to work independently while traveling alone or at customer sites.
• Creative mindset and eagerness to explore novel solutions.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support a worldwide customer base (estimated average annual travel is typically 10%).

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available day 1 of employment).
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match.
• Paid Vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid Parental leave (up to 8 weeks).
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit.
• Adoption assistance.
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare).
• Life Insurance (AD&D paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D.
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional supplemental benefits available.