Chemical R&D Engineer

Job Description

**Position Summary**

We are seeking a talented, hands-on R\&D chemical engineer or chemist to join our team. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of clean-tech research in areas such as thermochemical biofuel production, advanced water recycling, adsorption technology (VSA/PSA), composite materials, and chemicals processing.

We are interested in applicants at all degree levels with specific experience in, but not limited to, one or more of the following areas:

* **Reactor Design and Integration:**Design and assembly of bench-scale and pilot-scale systems (experience with high-pressure/high-temperature reactors is a plus)
* **Separation and Purification:** Hands-on experience with water purification technologies (RO, filtration, general desalination) and gas-phase separations
* **Advanced Fabrication:** Experience with electroplating, 3D printing, or composite material synthesis
* **Analytical Characterization:** Proficiency in chemical characterization techniques such as gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography, TGA, DSC, FTIR and UV spectroscopy, and wet-lab instrumentation.
* **Systems Engineering:** Experience with LabVIEW programming, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electronic systems assembly, and P\&ID/PFD design
* **Product Rotation:** Role may include rotations on product development teams for new chemical-related HVAC/R products

We are looking for innovative problem solvers who are self-motivated and capable of driving technical milestones both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

**Position Requirements**

* B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
* Work experience (0-2 years)
* U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required due to US Government ITAR restrictions
* GPA \> 3.3 at all degree levels
* Demonstrated experience in a hands-on laboratory or pilot-plant setting
* Strong mechanical aptitude and "maker" mindset for building custom apparatus

**Mainstream Engineering Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.**