Chemical R&D Engineer

Mainstream Engineering Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is seeking a hands-on R&D chemical engineer or chemist to contribute to a diverse clean-tech portfolio including thermochemical biofuel, water recycling, adsorption, and materials processing. The role emphasizes designing bench- to pilot-scale systems and performing advanced characterization.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, 0–2+ years, GPA >3.3, and hands-on lab or pilot-plant experience; U.S.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical engineering or chemistry required.
• 0–2+ years of work experience requested.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required due to ITAR restrictions.
• GPA > 3.3 at all degree levels.
• Demonstrated hands-on laboratory or pilot-plant experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a diverse clean-tech R&D portfolio.
• Engage in reactor design and integration for bench- to pilot-scale systems.
• Perform analytical characterization using GC, LC, TGA, DSC, FTIR and UV.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to meet technical milestones.

Skills

Reactor design

Separation & purification

Advanced fabrication

Analytical characterization

Systems engineering

Product rotation

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

LabVIEW

PLCs

P&ID/PFD design

Electronic systems assembly

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented, hands-on R&D chemical engineer or chemist to join our team. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of clean-tech research in areas such as thermochemical biofuel production, advanced water recycling, adsorption technology (VSA/PSA), composite materials, and chemicals processing.

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented, hands-on R&D chemical engineer or chemist to join our team. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of clean-tech research in areas such as thermochemical biofuel production, advanced water recycling, adsorption technology (VSA/PSA), composite materials, and chemicals processing.

We Are Interested In Applicants At All Degree Levels With Specific Experience In, But Not Limited To, One Or More Of The Following Areas

• Reactor Design and Integration: Design and assembly of bench-scale and pilot-scale systems (experience with high-pressure/high-temperature reactors is a plus)
• Separation and Purification: Hands-on experience with water purification technologies (RO, filtration, general desalination) and gas-phase separations
• Advanced Fabrication: Experience with electroplating, 3D printing, or composite material synthesis
• Analytical Characterization: Proficiency in chemical characterization techniques such as gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography, TGA, DSC, FTIR and UV spectroscopy, and wet-lab instrumentation.
• Systems Engineering: Experience with LabVIEW programming, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electronic systems assembly, and P&ID/PFD design
• Product Rotation: Role may include rotations on product development teams for new chemical-related HVAC/R products

We are looking for innovative problem solvers who are self-motivated and capable of driving technical milestones both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Position Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Work experience (0-2+ years)
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required due to US Government ITAR restrictions
• GPA > 3.3 at all degree levels
• Demonstrated experience in a hands-on laboratory or pilot-plant setting
• Strong mechanical aptitude and "maker" mindset for building custom apparatus

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