Pilot-Scale Carbon Fiber Process Engineer

CarboMat Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CarboMat Inc. is seeking a Process Development Specialist to support the development, optimization, and scale-up of carbon fiber technology at a Calgary-based facility. This full-time, one-year position reports to technical leadership and involves piloting, testing, and documenting processes from precursor handling through carbonization.

Commensurate with experience. The role requires a strong hands-on engineering mindset, robust data analysis, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant engineering/science field or a bachelor's with industrial experience.
• Proven ability to design and execute process development experiments.
• Experience with pilot-scale or lab-scale extruders and reactors is preferred.
• Knowledge of carbon fiber processing steps and related high-temperature processing is advantageous.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and operate pilot-scale carbon fiber production equipment and related steps.
• Plan, design, and execute experimental procedures to optimize processing conditions and product quality.
• Analyze data to relate process conditions to material properties and performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support technology scale‑up.
• Prepare technical reports, SOPs, and documentation for stakeholders.
• Ensure safety procedures and best practices are followed during pilot operations.

Skills

Process development

Polymer processing

Carbon materials

Pilot-scale equipment

Experimental design

Data analysis

Technical writing

Safety compliance

Mentoring juniors

Education

Master's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a closely related discipline

Bachelor’s degree with industrial experience

Job description

CarboMat Inc. is seeking a Process Development Specialist to support the development, optimization, and scale-up of carbon fiber technology at a Calgary-based facility. This full-time, one-year position reports to technical leadership and involves piloting, testing, and documenting processes from precursor handling through carbonization.

Commensurate with experience. The role requires a strong hands-on engineering mindset, robust data analysis, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to