What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Engineer position at Koch?
Your Job
Koch-Glitsch, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking to add a R&D Engineer to our dynamic team. This role is based in Wichita, KS.
Koch-Glitsch is a global leader in developing, engineering, designing, and manufacturing a complete line of mass transfer, phase separation technology equipment and associated services. We support the chemical, petrochemical, refining, and gas processing industries.
What You Will Do
Requirements (Basic Qualifications):
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
Koch-Glitsch, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking to add a R&D Engineer to our dynamic team. This role is based in Wichita, KS.
Koch-Glitsch is a global leader in developing, engineering, designing, and manufacturing a complete line of mass transfer, phase separation technology equipment and associated services. We support the chemical, petrochemical, refining, and gas processing industries.
What You Will Do
- Manage and execute R&D projects by coordinating with cross-functional team and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Plan and allocate project and resource needs to effectively support project timelines and deliverables.
- Develop and fabricate innovative mass transfer equipment
- Oversee the design and installation of equipment.
- Collect, validate, and interpret experimental data to drive insights and support decision-making processes.
- Write comprehensive reports summarizing data.
- Develop hydraulic and mass transfer models that support the advancement of our technological capabilities.
- Oversee the implementation of new models.
- Present project progress and outcomes to stakeholders.
- Scan the public domain for promising technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
Requirements (Basic Qualifications):
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
- Experience in an R&D environment OR distillation/absorption/stripping process technology equipment experience
- Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering
- Specialization in thermal separation process technology and equipment
- Experience in an R&D environment AND distillation/absorption/stripping process technology equipment experience
- Experience commercializing a technology
- Experience with distillation and other mass transfer technologies
- Experience in a collaborative environment
- Project Management experience
- Willing and able to climb ladders, carry up to 50 pounds, and entering confined spaces
- Willing and able to pass a pre-employment physical test.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
