Process Engineer I

About the role

This role contributes to the team responsible for process exploration and improvement of Solugen’s prospective manufacturing assets. It is a hands-on role where the individual's initiative, engineering prowess, energy level, and creativity for process engineering will make a substantial impact on the company. The individual will also support the deployment of new technologies and processes that have potential to improve productivity, reduce costs, produce new products, and/or enhance safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development or scale up of 1 novel chemical process, from laboratory scale to pilot scale to commercial scale.
• Support the deployment of new technologies and processes that have potential to improve productivity, reduce costs, produce new products, and/or enhance safety performance.
• Design of test equipment at varying scales (small lab scale, medium pilot scale, and large commercial scales) for exploring potential processes and unit operations.
• Provide operational and engineering support for plant operations. Identify process upsets and equipment failures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
• 0-4 years of experience.
• Ability to conduct field walks at project sites and facilities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to (25) lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, ASPEN, ChemCAD, Visio, and/or MS Project preferred.
• Experience with benchtop and pilot-scale unit operations preferred.
• Excited to learn new things and willing to be hands-on.
• An analytical approach to problem solving, with attention to results and a sense of urgency.
• An attention to detail and organization.
• Good communication, negotiation, leadership, and project management skills with the desire to further develop these skills as the company grows.
• A commitment to safe workplace goals and practices that ensure operational integrity, including compliance with all regulatory policies and procedures.
• Comfortable following safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment—including hard hats, gloves, earplugs, and respirators--in work zones.
• A good familiarity with Office products as well as a general level of comfort with online communication and work management platforms such as SharePoint, Google Doc, Slack, Teams.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and PPE.
• Proficiency in office software and online collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Employee recognition and rewards.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $80,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate project needs.