Lead Separation Process Engineer — Scale-Up & Team Lead

Phoenix Tailings Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Stock Options

Unlimited PTO

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts, is seeking a Lead Chemical Process Engineer specializing in solvent extraction and process development. The role involves leading the scale-up of rare earth separation systems from bench to commercial-scale production, optimizing experiments, and mentoring a technical team. The compensation package includes a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $180,000, healthcare benefits, and unlimited PTO. Candidates are expected to have relevant degrees and extensive experience in chemical process development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in solvent extraction or chemical process development.
• Proven success scaling processes from lab to pilot to production.
• Deep understanding of separation chemistry and multi-stage extraction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lifecycle of solvent extraction process development.
• Design and optimize bench-scale experiments.
• Develop pilot-scale solvent extraction systems.

Skills

Solvent extraction

Process development

Data analysis

Experience with mixer-settlers

Education

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

Tools

Aspen

MATLAB

Job description

Phoenix Tailings Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts, is seeking a Lead Chemical Process Engineer specializing in solvent extraction and process development. The role involves leading the scale-up of rare earth separation systems from bench to commercial-scale production, optimizing experiments, and mentoring a technical team. The compensation package includes a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $180,000, healthcare benefits, and unlimited PTO. Candidates are expected to have relevant degrees and extensive experience in chemical process development.