Mixing Process Development Engineer (R&D & Pilot)

Brightpath Associates LLC; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Process Development Engineer to support internal R&D programs focused on advancing our innovative mixing technology platform. This hands-on, laboratory-centered role emphasizes building the experimental and analytical knowledge base underpinning the product offering.

The candidate will join a dynamic Process Development team translating customer problems into practical solutions by developing, validating, and documenting robust processes for lab, pilot

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or a closely related discipline.
• 3 to 7 years of experience.
• Ability to execute experiments safely with disciplined documentation and traceable data capture.
• Familiarity with routine analytical methods (HPLC, GC, Spectroscopy, imaging, etc.).
• Practical troubleshooting capability and comfortable working in laboratory and pilot-plant environments.
• Strong Chemistry Background.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in data reduction and visualization (Excel, Matlab, Python, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to support internal technology development.
• Work cross-functionally with engineers from multiple disciplines to ensure test readiness and safe execution.
• Summarize results in clear technical writeups that connect observations to actionable next steps.
• Support chemical inventory, SDS organization, and related HSE tasks as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Lab troubleshooting

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

MS degree valued

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Excel

Matlab

Python

Job description

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Process Development Engineer to support internal R&D programs focused on advancing our innovative mixing technology platform. This hands-on, laboratory-centered role emphasizes building the experimental and analytical knowledge base underpinning the product offering.

The candidate will join a dynamic Process Development team translating customer problems into practical solutions by developing, validating, and documenting robust processes for lab, pilot