Contract R&D Process Engineer – Pilot Plant Projects

Mindlance; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance is seeking an R&D Contractor in Trumbull, Connecticut, for a 5-month assignment with potential for extension. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry. Responsibilities include design participation in manufacturing facilities, collaboration with supply chain and R&D partners, and conducting material analyses.

This role supports a critical supply chain project at a pilot plant and is suitable for project management enthusiasts, especially retirees or recent graduates looking to kickstart their careers.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a chemical engineering background or degree for this role.
• Another background would be in Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Experience with design, engineering, and risk assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and engineering of a new manufacturing facility.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Engineering and R&D partners.
• Carry out design and robustness studies in the pilot plant.
• Utilize digital platforms for data visualization.
• Characterize and analyze raw materials and processing conditions.
• Document best practices for raw materials storage and processing.
• Validate process and equipment interactions during compounding.
• Support the commissioning of process and equipment.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Data Analysis

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemistry

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Digital Platforms for Data Analysis

Job description

Mindlance is seeking an R&D Contractor in Trumbull, Connecticut, for a 5-month assignment with potential for extension. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry. Responsibilities include design participation in manufacturing facilities, collaboration with supply chain and R&D partners, and conducting material analyses.

This role supports a critical supply chain project at a pilot plant and is suitable for project management enthusiasts, especially retirees or recent graduates looking to kickstart their careers.