Chemical Engineer

Chemical Engineer

Position Summary

The Chemical Engineer designs, models, and optimizes chemical and thermodynamic processes that drive the company's core products. This role applies process engineering fundamentals — mass and energy balances, heat and mass transfer, separation processes, and reaction engineering — to develop efficient, scalable, and manufacturable systems. The Chemical Engineer works across the full product lifecycle, from process simulation and bench-scale prototyping through pilot testing, scale-up, and production support, partnering closely with mechanical, controls, and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Process Design & Modeling

• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and mass/energy balances
• Build process simulations using ChemCAD, Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, or equivalent tools
• Create and maintain 3D models, layouts, and equipment assemblies in SolidWorks
• Model thermodynamic cycles, heat exchangers, and separation processes
• Perform equipment sizing and specification for heat exchangers, pumps, blowers, columns, tanks, and separation units
• Conduct parametric studies and sensitivity analyses to optimize process performance, efficiency, and cost

Prototyping & Experimentation

• Design and execute bench-scale and pilot-scale experiments to validate process models
• Develop and operate test fixtures, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation for process characterization
• Analyze experimental data, identify discrepancies between model and reality, and iterate on designs
• Perform root-cause analysis on process performance issues and drive corrective action

Materials, Chemistry & Fluids

• Select and evaluate working fluids, refrigerants, and other process media
• Assess material compatibility, corrosion, and degradation in process environments
• Characterize physical and chemical properties relevant to process performance (psychrometrics, phase equilibria, transport properties)
• Support regulatory, environmental, and safety evaluations for chemicals used in products

Scale-Up & Manufacturing Support

• Translate lab- and pilot-scale results into production-ready process designs
• Partner with mechanical and controls engineers on system integration and hardware design
• Support manufacturing ramp-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of production units
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation
• Drive cost-reduction, efficiency, and yield-improvement initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with R&D on next-generation process concepts and technology roadmaps
• Partner with product and systems engineering to align process performance with customer requirements
• Collaborate with quality and reliability teams on testing, validation, and field performance
• Document designs, decisions, and learnings for internal knowledge management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
• 4+ years of process engineering experience in a product development, R&D, or manufacturing environment
• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and separation processes
• Proficiency in ChemCAD (or comparable process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS)
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and engineering drawings
• Experience with property libraries and physical property modeling (e.g., CoolProp, REFPROP, NIST data)
• Strong data analysis skills (Excel, Python, MATLAB, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with laboratory or pilot-scale process equipment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with HVAC, refrigeration, or dehumidification systems
• Experience with vapor-compression cycles, heat pumps, and psychrometric analysis
• Familiarity with CFD tools (ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, OpenFOAM) for process-level simulations
• Experience with PLC-controlled systems, industrial instrumentation, and IoT-enabled process hardware
• Exposure to ruggedized, field-deployable, or military/expeditionary systems
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory frameworks (PSM, OSHA, EPA, ASHRAE) relevant to process equipment
• Experience in startup or high-growth manufacturing environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus
• Equity participation (if applicable)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person