What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at Mill?
Mill is all about answering a simple question: how can we prevent waste? Less waste can save time, money, energy, maybe even our planet. And there’s no better place to start than food. Food waste is one of the most solvable climate problems facing us today. Plus, our trash really stinks. It’s gross, heavy, and our least favorite chore. At Mill we are striving to build a better environment for all, as we take on climate and kitchen change.
About this Role:
As a process systems Engineer at Mill, you will be responsible for helping ideate, model and build the next generation of mill’s dry and grind technology. We are a small team and you will work cross-functionally with Electrical/Mechanical Engineers, Algorithms and Product Teams to deliver world class industrial products. This is a hands-on role and best suited for someone who has a history taking thermal or chemical processes from concept to pilot or skid scale demonstrations and ideally beyond!
Responsibilities:
- Develop analytical process models for various dehydration and grinding architectural approaches using chemical engineering suits such as Aspen and optimize system parameters such as temperatures, flow rates, and heat transfer.
- Build and design proof of concept bench top demonstrations of various system architectural approaches to corroborate analytical models
- Work with algorithms and firmware teams to develop control schemes for the system processes to optimize energy consumption and drying time while ensuring reliable function
- Determine the system requirements for various components such as fans, condensers, heaters, flow meters and sensors.
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers to optimize custom hardware such as mixing paddles, air deflectors and cutting/shredding technology core to the drying and grinding chamber.
- Collaborate with operations and global supply chain managers on sourcing components at volume based on requirements.
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers to facilitate the transition of prototype parts and bench top proof of concept to high volume manufacturing methods.
Qualifications:
- 5 years experience working hands on as a chemical engineer, process engineer or in a roll with significant thermal and fluid handling aspects. Ideal past experience would include taking new processes from concept through to skid or pilot scale demonstrations.
- Ability to work cross functionally and represent the systems function in company meetings.
- Hands-on experience with electromechanical integration and part selection such as pumps, valves, fans and sensors
- BS and or MS degree in related engineering field preferably with focus on Process, Thermal or Chemical Engineering
- Strong communications skills through written, verbal and graphical presentation techniques
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across the entire company
