Chemical R&D Engineer — Pilot-Scale & Purification

Energy Jobline ZR; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Engineering Corporation in Florida is seeking a hands-on R&D chemical engineer or chemist to advance a portfolio of clean-tech projects, including biofuels, water purification, and advanced materials.

The role emphasizes design of bench-scale and pilot-scale systems, analytical characterization, and cross-functional collaboration to hit technical milestones in a government‑contracted program.

Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory or pilot-plant experience required.
• Experience with bench- and pilot-scale systems preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical analysis methods and lab instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and assemble bench- and pilot-scale systems (high‑pressure/high‑temperature experience a plus).
• Work with water purification and gas separation processes as part of R&D.
• Develop materials using electroplating, 3D printing, or composites.
• Perform chemical characterization using GC, LC, TGA/DSC/FTIR/UV.
• Collaborate across teams, possibly on PLCs, LabVIEW, and P&ID/PFD design.
• Support product rotation within development teams.

Skills

Reactor design

Separation/purification

Advanced fabrication

Analytical techniques

Systems engineering

Product rotation

Education

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

Job description

Mainstream Engineering Corporation in Florida is seeking a hands-on R&D chemical engineer or chemist to advance a portfolio of clean-tech projects, including biofuels, water purification, and advanced materials.

The role emphasizes design of bench-scale and pilot-scale systems, analytical characterization, and cross-functional collaboration to hit technical milestones in a government‑contracted program.