Be a catalyst for change and help us change the world. Pajarito Powder is a world leader in the development and commercialization of advanced electrocatalysts for fuel cells and electrolyzers. The US Department of Energy recently awarded Pajarito Powder two large awards for the advancement of catalysts to enable Green Hydrogen.
As a recipient of these awards, Pajarito Powder is poised for rapid growth and has an immediate opening for a Senior Process Engineer. This is an ideal position for someone seeking a fast-paced challenge. Our manufacturing and R&D team is world-class, and the business group is exceptionally experienced. We provide a competitive salary, health, dental, vision and life insurance, great paid time off, a 401k, a collaborative team environment, and company options that fully vest after four years.
Senior Process Engineer
Principle Tasks
Design and implement manufacturing systems, processes and equipment for manufacturing catalysts and catalyst supports.
Conduct laboratory experiments using sound scientific techniques and following established technical procedures.
Direct the work of others.
Recommend process enhancements; specify new unit operations to make manufacturing process more scalable and sustainable.
Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments; use data to make recommendations on next steps.
Ability to assess structure-property-processing relationships for manufactured materials.
Develop and implement processes to separate components of liquids or gases using controlled chemical processes.
Troubleshoot problems with chemical synthesis and characterization processes.
Design and plan layout of equipment including purchasing/replacing.
Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance and to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Prepare estimates of production costs and generate production progress reports for management.
Participate in cost reduction and quality improvement projects.
Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical synthesis and conversion processes to improve processes for manufacturing.
Collaborate with colleagues across functional disciplines and within the R&D team.
Design tests and monitor performance of processes throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables, such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
Establish and enforce safety procedures.
Develop familiarity with existing literature in relevant fields to accelerate research and development efforts.
Help transition new products to manufacturing.
Perform laboratory studies of steps in research and development of new products and test proposed processes in small-scale operation, such as a pilot plant.
Edu/ Training/ Exp Required
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science or related field from an accredited college/university
10+ years of post-graduate experience
Advanced understanding of Chemical Safety and Regulatory requirements
Experience with designing and implementing systems, processes and equipment procedures for manufacturing
Must have knowledge and mastery of chemical manufacturing unit operations and processes.
Hands-on skills working with chemical manufacturing unit operations, including high temperature furnaces, mixers, mills, and filtration; writing process documentation; analyzing DOE's
Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders and end users
Strong organizational skills, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Advanced use of laboratory notebooking, Microsoft Suite to plan, analyze, and report on projects, experimental data, and logs.
Must be a Citizen of the US
Additional Information/Requirements
Must be willing to relocate to and work onsite in Albuquerque, NM.
Pajarito Powder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Work Authorization
Pajarito Powder is required to only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States as a US Citizen.
This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.