Process Development Engineer

Orbia Fluor and Energy Material is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of fluorine-based products that play a fundamental role in enhancing everyday lives. Our products are used in a vast range of applications such as the construction of towns and cities, keeping homes cool, food fresh and even in the treatment of respiratory conditions. The company is based in Maddison, WI and is part of the Orbia group of companies. Orbia is a purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers, and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, materials, and transport. Orbia has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

The main purpose of the Process Development Engineer is in conjunction with colleagues in the US, UK and Mexico, this role will encompass conception and execution of process development trials, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance planning, engineering calculations, process simulations, cost estimations, and partner/vendor identification and management. This is a hands-on role requiring initiative and flexibility to support regular commercial operations and advance multiple new projects simultaneously. The candidate is expected to combine a strong interest and understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals with a lightweight approach to advancing ideas from development through production.

Principal Responsibilities:

Develop processes and advance projects related to the development of energy materials for batteries and related upstream materials, from proof of concept/feasibility demonstration through to commercial build and start up. 

Special Skills:

• Hands on experience in a pilot plant environment. Familiarity with developing equipment specifications, factory acceptance testing and process development trials
• Exceptional ability to troubleshoot various unit operations being developed with sound scientific reasoning. Ability to think on their feet, and make ‘game-day’ decisions during trials
• Ability to conceive, assemble and test process concepts
• Proficiency with process simulation and statistical analysis software to guide process development is a plus
• Familiarity with process controls and automation

Education / Experience:

• Bachelors/Masters in Chemical Engineering. Min 4-6 years post-academic experience

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Flexible Schedule
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Type:       Full-time

Schedule:      Monday to Friday

Work setting:            In-person

Work Location:        In person

Orbia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disabilty, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. 

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