Pilot Plant Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on engineer to support our broad research portfolio by working within a talented team of chemists and research engineers from bench scale through piloting. The primary responsibility for this position is operating and maintaining our pilot-scale continuous reactor system.

Responsibilities

In this role you can expect to:

• Troubleshoot equipment / process issues and work with researchers to execute experiments
• Use sound engineering practice to set up and commission equipment
• Work with lead researchers to plan experiments and collect, analyze, and report data
• Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance of operational equipment
• Raise operating issues to technical staff
• Work with electrical engineering staff to ensure controls, automation, and data logging are functioning for each project

Required Education & Qualifications

• BS in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering
• Hands-on research activities in a laboratory or industrial setting
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge and experience of fluid mechanics, mass transfer, and heat transfer

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in an industrial environment
• Knowledge of process control and instrumentation
• Familiarity with bench marking, project planning, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry laboratory instruments and practices e.g., titration, filtration, Karl Fischer, and ICP-MS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of lab and safety procedures and protocols
• Experience with chemical processing
• Ability to understand and work within a technical environment
• Ability to prioritize competing projects
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, results driven and collaborative
• Demonstrate leadership ability and initiative

If this sounds like music to your ears, send your resume to jobs@visionaryfiber.com.

VFT offers competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, matching 401(k), 3 weeks of PTO, paid holidays, paid family leave, and the opportunity to work with a top-notch team who are putting their dreams into action.

Visionary Fiber Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.