Hands-on Chemical R&D Engineer — Clean-Tech Systems

Mainstream Engineering Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is seeking a hands-on R&D chemical engineer or chemist to join our team in Florida. The role focuses on a diverse clean-tech portfolio including thermochemical biofuel production, water recycling, adsorption technology, and materials processing.

You will contribute to bench-scale and pilot-scale systems, perform hands-on experiments, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to drive technical milestones.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Reactor design & integration

Separation & purification

Advanced fabrication

Analytical characterization

Systems engineering

Product rotation

Education

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

Job description

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is seeking a hands-on R&D chemical engineer or chemist to join our team in Florida. The role focuses on a diverse clean-tech portfolio including thermochemical biofuel production, water recycling, adsorption technology, and materials processing.

You will contribute to bench-scale and pilot-scale systems, perform hands-on experiments, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to drive technical milestones.