Process Development Engineer

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

hiring a motivated Process Development Engineer to support internal R&D programs focused on advancing our innovative mixing technology platform, as well as client materials mixing and mix performance testing. This role is hands-on and laboratory-centered, with a strong emphasis on building the experimental and analytical knowledge base that underpins an exciting, rapidly progressing, and innovative product offering. The successful candidate will join our dynamic Process Development team which translates real-world customer problems into practical solutions by developing, validating, and documenting robust processes that can be executed reliably in the laboratory, at pilot scale, and ultimately in customer operations.

Key responsibilities

The Process Development Engineer will execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to support internal technology development, including mixing-driven unit operations and related process development work. The role requires disciplined experimental execution, high-quality documentation, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment setups and process behavior efficiently. The engineer will perform routine analytical measurements, manage and organize experimental datasets, and summarize results in clear technical writeups that connect observations to actionable next steps.

The role will work cross-functionally with engineers from multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical, controls, and chemical) as well as with operations and materials functions to ensure test readiness, safe execution, and timely progress against defined work plans. The engineer will also contribute to lab readiness and safe operations by following SOPs, maintaining good housekeeping, and supporting chemical inventory, SDS organization, and related HSE tasks as assigned.

The candidate will have the opportunity to periodically present work in a team setting and to customers, clients, government organizations and collaborators.

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or a closely related discipline, M.S. degree of strong value
• 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.)
• Strong work ethic and team player attributes

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with mixing processes is a plus
• Strong understanding of fundamental chemical process concepts (mass balance, heat transfer, material handling)
• Experience writing test plans and test reports, or working in a documentation-driven environment
• Experience with advanced statistical methods including Design of Experiments (DOE) plans and implementation using statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, etc.)
• Chemical Engineering: 3 years (Required)