What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Research Chemical Engineer (Point Source Capture) position at Susteon Inc?
Susteon, a pioneering technology startup located in the heart of Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham area), North Carolina, is at the forefront of developing and deploying revolutionary decarbonization technologies. Our purpose is profound - to mitigate the impact of climate change and advance environmental sustainability.
As part of our dedicated team, you will contribute to the development of critical technologies, including CO2 removal, capture, and utilization, carbon-free hydrogen production, and the transformation of waste into energy and valuable products. Susteon has established strategic partnerships with leading national labs, universities, and industry experts, leading the charge in R&D and commercialization efforts.
If you are driven by a sense of purpose and aspire to make a meaningful impact on the global climate crisis, join us at Susteon. Your skills and dedication will play a pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Requirements :
M.S. or higher in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with at least 6 years of industrial experience OR Ph.D in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with at least 4 years of industrial experience.
Desired Technical Skills :
- Strong hands-on experience with lab, and bench equipment design, construction, operations, and data analysis
- Strong hands-on experience in pilot testing of CO2 capture and chemical processes, pilot plant operations, and data analysis
- Strong technical background in CO2 capture from flue gas and industrial streams
- Proficiency in process control programs including Rockwell, LabView, and / or TwinCAT is highly desired
- Strong aptitude for chemical process design, developing process flow diagrams (PFD) and process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment sizing
- Experience in bench-scale and pilot-scale operations, developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), developing design of experiments
- Experience in analytical instruments such as GC, GC-MS, FTIR, Ion Chromatography, NMR etc. for analyzing liquid, solids, and gas samples
- Good understanding of catalytic and / or thermochemical approaches for the utilization of CO2 to convert into chemicals
- Basic understanding of cost estimation for chemical plants and processes and techno-economic analysis
- Experience in using ASPEN / HySYS package, COMSOL highly desired
Desired Soft Skills :
Job Responsibilities :
Susteon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Decarbonizing for a Sustainable Future.
