Chemical R&D Engineer

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We are seeking a talented, hands-on R&D chemical/mechanical engineer to contribute to a diverse set of energy and sustainability programs involving such topics as: thermochemical biofuel production, chemical monitoring, air purification, sensor development, wastewater recycling, clean biomass combustion, and gas-to-liquids conversion. We are interested in applicants at all degree levels with specific experience or interest in, but not limited to, any of the following areas:

• Design of bench-scale and pilot-scale reactor systems (especially thermochemical conversion processes)
• Mechanical experience; as would be used in the conception, design and fabrication of custom laboratory apparatus
• Hands-on experience in a chemical laboratory setting including instrumentation and wet-lab experience
• Chemical characterization techniques such as gas chromatography and spectroscopy
• Other areas include PLC and LabView programming, electronic systems assembly, experimental design, and instrumentation
• Job may also include rotations on product development teams for new chemical-related HVAC/R products
• We are looking for problem solvers who identify innovative solutions to real world problems; applicants must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in groups

Position Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in Chemical Engineering
• Work experience (0 - 5 years)
• U.S. Citizenship required due to US Government ITAR restrictions
• GPA > 3.3 at all degree levels
• Experience in a hands-on laboratory environment
• Mechanical aptitude for fabrication of custom laboratory apparatus

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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