Chemical R&D Engineer

Mainstream Engineering Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is seeking a talented hands-on R&D chemical engineer or chemist to contribute to a diverse clean-tech research portfolio including biofuel production, water purification, adsorption, and advanced materials. The position emphasizes bench-scale and pilot-scale design, hands-on experimentation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration among engineers and chemists.

Applicants with B.S./M.S./Ph.D.

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Hands-on laboratory or pilot-plant experience preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required due to ITAR restrictions.
• GPA > 3.3 at all degree levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and assemble bench-scale and pilot-scale systems (high pressure/high temperature experience is a plus).
• Hands-on water purification and gas-phase separation work.
• Work with analytical characterization techniques (GC, LC, TGA, DSC, FTIR, UV).
• Engage in LabVIEW programming, PLCs, and P&ID/PFD design if applicable.

Skills

Reactor Design and Integration

Separation and Purification

Advanced Fabrication

Analytical Characterization

Systems Engineering

Product Rotation

Education

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

Tools

GC

LC

TGA

DSC

FTIR

UV spectroscopy

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.

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.