Chemical Engineer

Job Title: Chemical Engineer (Research and Development)

Location: Butte, MT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Remote Status: No Remote

Employment Type: Full Time/Direct Hire

Relocation Paid: Yes

Degree: University - Bachelor's Degree/3-4 Year Degree

Major: Chemical Engineering

Work Experience: 5-20 Years

Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizenship

Position Overview: The Company is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to join their team as a Chemical Engineer in the field of Research and Development. The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, along with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in product and process development. An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) is highly desirable. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies in the development of advanced acoustic mixing technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and development of the company’s advanced acoustic mixing technology and related equipment.
• Evaluate complex issues such as mixing, mass transport, heat transfer, scaling, process control, and process optimization across various industrial applications.
• Conduct R&D for batch, continuous-batch, and continuous mixing processes, including solid-solid, liquid-solid, and liquid-liquid systems.
• Develop and design chemical processes and equipment from bench scale to production scale, particularly in the context of mixing and other processing methods.
• Work across a broad range of industrial applications, including energetics, pharmaceuticals, batteries/energy storage, and other modern industrial processes.
• Take ownership of assigned projects, including project initiation, technical investigations, protocol preparation, and project completion.
• Apply advanced chemical engineering theories, methods, and techniques to solve complex engineering problems in product development and commercialization.
• Prepare reaction protocols, research reports, grant proposals, and deliver presentations to internal teams, customers, investors, government organizations, and collaborators.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (Advanced degrees such as M.S. or Ph.D. are a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in chemical engineering research and development.
• Demonstrated expertise in chemical process design, equipment development, and experience in a product/process development environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of mixing fundamentals and process design for conventional and advanced mixing processes.
• Strong interest in R&D for new product commercialization and a passion for innovative problem-solving in a technically challenging environment.
• Proven ability to work with a wide range of industrial applications and processes.
• Familiarity with the development of solid-solid, liquid-solid, and liquid-liquid mixing systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write clear reports, proposals, and present to diverse audiences.
• A strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed.

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Experience in fields such as energetics, pharmaceuticals, batteries/energy storage, or other advanced industrial processes.
• Advanced knowledge of scaling, mass transport, and heat transfer in industrial processes.
• A creative mindset for solving technically challenging problems and a hands-on approach to research and development.

Why The Company? This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for chemical engineering and innovative technologies to join a company that is on the cutting edge of advanced mixing solutions. At the company, you will have the chance to contribute to the development of materials-related products and see them applied in real-world client applications.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in this position.