Senior Process Development Engineer

What you will do:

The Senior Process Development Engineer on the process engineering team will contribute to the design and testing of chemical and hydrometallurgical processes across a variety of scales, from bench-scale proof-of-concept to Electra’s iron-refining pilot plant.  

Responsibilities include:

• Lead projects to study and scale up new processes at laboratory and pilot scale, including designing experiments to prove out concepts, selecting and sizing equipment, and operating process equipment 
• Develop and maintain robust process models that can be used to analyze techno-economic impacts of process input changes to inform decision making processes 
• Design aqueous reaction and separations processes, critically evaluating process alternatives and developing mass and energy balances 
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to implement new processes 
• Collect and synthesize experimental data, and present results to guide engineering and business decisions
• Commission and troubleshoot new equipment
• Maintain a safe working environment and lead safety assessments of new equipment and operations 
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor 

What we need you to bring to the team:  

• PhD or equivalent in chemical engineering, mining/metallurgical engineering, or chemistry OR a bachelor’s degree in the previously listed fields and at least 8 years of related experience (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects) OR a master’s degree in the previously listed fields and at least 6 years of related experience (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)  
• Hands-on process design experience, including mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics, separations equipment, and fluid flow 
• Experience with process simulation software, and using it to make experimental predictions
• Experience leading process-engineering projects and acting as subject-matter expert 
• Track record of successful implementation of safety measures for gas- and liquid-based processes   
• Experience analyzing experimental data, reaching conclusions, communicating and presenting results 
• Strong organizational and project management skills 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint 

What we want you to bring to the team:

• Hands-on process design experience, including mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics, separations equipment, and fluid flow
• Experience with analytical chemistry and its application to answering experimental questions 
• Familiarity with fluid power systems (pumps, valves, heat exchange equipment, etc.) 
• Experience with power tools and light fabrication to build custom apparatus 

Compensation:  

• The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 annually and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. 

Benefits For You: 

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
• Reasonable use PTO
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) 

Benefits For Your Family: 

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
• $3,600 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work options 

Benefits For Your Future: 

• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
• Eligibility for incentive stock options