Process Development Engineer

$80,000 - $110,000/Yr

NPAworldwide - Nanuet, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Nanuet, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As a Process Development Engineer, you will join a dedicated team focused on enhancing environmental sustainability through innovative technology. The company collaborates with various manufacturing firms that are committed to utilizing sustainable sources of plastic materials for a range of products, including bottled beverages and automotive components. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge chemical technology development, contributing to environmentally friendly processes that are at the forefront of industry advancements. In this position, you will work within a dynamic research and development (R&D) team, gaining insights from a highly educated and approachable manager. The small size of the company ensures a diverse range of responsibilities, allowing you to quickly become an expert in process development. All employees are encouraged to invest in their success through stock options, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment to the company's goals. Your work will be based in Rockland County, NY, conveniently located near the NY/NJ state border, making it accessible for those commuting from areas with a lower cost of living, such as Orange County, NY, or from North NJ, NYC, or CT. This role is not only about technical expertise but also about contributing to a mission that prioritizes sustainability and innovation in the chemical engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Run experiments, collect data, and analyze samples following operating procedures and analytical protocols.
• Assist in assembling and safely operating laboratory-scale extrusion and reactor systems.
• Keep a lab notebook and carefully observe and report trends, anomalies, and unexpected results.
• Run routine analytical tests using GC, HPLC, ICP, and TGA of samples from micro-units and small pilot plants.
• Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and conduct safety reviews, participating in training as needed.
• Aid in the design and development of pilot and commercial plants based on research findings.
• Partner with the team running the large pilot plant in Texas and the technology licensing partner company to expedite commercial plant design.
• Provide R&D summaries and presentations to senior management and customers.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering.
• Consideration for Chemists with experience in building and running small scale pilot plants.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial R&D environment, including co-ops and internships.
• Experience in scaling up processes from bench to pilot plant scale.
• Mechanical aptitude for building, setting up, and troubleshooting lab equipment.
• Knowledge of extrusion processes or polymer processing unit operations.
• Experience with LabView is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with LabView is a plus.

Benefits

• 401K with automatic enrollment at 3%
• Full medical and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 PTO days
• 5 sick days per year
• Employee STD, LTD, life, and accidental death insurance
• Optional enrollments for flexible spending and HRA