Engineer or Sr. Engineer - Chemical or Mechanical

Responsibilities: 

• Independently execute projects on the design, fabrication, and operation of targeted experiments to provide information required to design integrated process units for the conversion of natural gas into solid carbon and hydrogen.
• Support the Sr Engineers on the R&D team with execution of large scale experimental campaigns
• Work with the engineering team on design and modeling of process units to ensure successful scale up of the technology
• Project manage external engineering firms to manufacture and test components and reactor or other experimental systems
• Develop CAD models for components and process units
• Perform heat transfer, chemical process modeling, and techno-economic analysis using industry software tools
• Conducts research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes and make recommendations into the development of the technology based on findings.
• Determines most effective arrangement of unit operations and recommends for approval a path forward to compromise between process requirements, economic evaluation, operator effectiveness, and physical and health hazards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BS/MS with 3-10+ years industrial experience or PhD with 2-7 years industrial experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 1-3 years experience with performing heat transfer and chemical process modeling
• 1-3 years experience with performing techno-economic analysis
• Experience with additive and advanced manufacturing techniques
• Background in design and operation of high temperature processing equipment
• Experience in R&D work to advance, optimize, and scale up a commercial chemical manufacturing process
• Experience with CAD, chemical modeling, and advance computational software
• Proficiency and experience engaging with engineering, procurement, and construction firms
• Experience in the stages of technology development life cycle specifically in laboratory R&D development
• Experience with high temperature and/or high-pressure chemical conversion systems operations or modeling.
• Hands-on operation and construction of generic lab equipment (i.e. furnaces, mass flow controllers, Swagelok fittings) preferred.
• Some experience or understanding of in-situ and ex-situ lab analytics (i.e. GC, MS, SEM) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, handle delicate parts and equipment, and work with hazardous materials.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to lift 20+lbs
• Work in an active laboratory and machine / workshop environment
• Travel up to 20% to oversee project work on location

 The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Total Compensation:

We are open to a range of experience levels from intermediate to senior level, and thus is reflected in the salary range below:  

$110,000 - $160,000

Additionally CZero offers a competitive total compensation package including:

401k company contributions on day 1, no matching required

Medical and dental benefits for employee and families

Equity option grants