Process Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Mechanical / Process Engineer with hands-on experience in design and application engineering of process vacuum systems. You will serve as SME for ejectors, educators, liquid ring pumps, and related equipment, sizing to meet RFQ requirements and supporting startup and validation activities.

You will collaborate with customers, sales, and internal engineers, develop standardized vacuum literature, and monitor industry trends while traveling to client sites as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of DIRECT EXPERIENCE with design, sizing and application of Vacuum Ejectors, Educators, Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps, and Hybrid Systems.
• Ability to read and develop PFDs and P&IDs; comfort working with customers in technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for design and specification of vacuum ejectors, educators, liquid ring pumps and systems.
• Support RFQ technical review, sizing and equipment selection to meet performance guarantees.
• Assist in troubleshooting, optimization, and debottlenecking of existing systems; maintain sizing methods.

Skills

Vacuum systems design

Customer engagement

PFDs & P&IDs

Hybrid systems

Field travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanical / Process Engineer with direct experience in the Design and Application Engineering of Process Vacuum systems. This position requires strong Expertise with Process Vacuum Equipment and Systems utilizing Ejectors, Educators, Liquid Ring Vacuum pumps and systems thereof.

Key Responsibilities – Process & Application Engineering

• The Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Application, Design and Specification of Ejectors, Educators, Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps and Systems thereof.
• Technical and Engineering Review of End User RFQ’s. Select and size appropriate vacuum and auxiliary equipment appropriate to meet the end user requirements including performance guarantees
• Support troubleshooting, optimization, and debottlenecking of existing systems
• Maintain, develop and continuously improve existing proprietary Vacuum system application and sizing methods.

Technical Customer Engagement

• Support proposal development including technical descriptions, performance guarantees, and scope definition
• Serve as the technical interface between customers, sales, and internal mechanical engineering teams
• Participate in customer meetings, site visits, and technical presentations as required
• Support system startup, commissioning, and performance validation as required

Product & Market Development

• Assist with development of standardized and modular vacuum systems and supporting literature.
• Provide feedback on customer needs, application gaps, and product improvement opportunities
• Monitor industry trends in process vacuum, separation technologies, and energy optimization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of DIRECT EXPERIEINCE with design, sizing and application of Vacuum Ejectors, Educators, Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps, and Hybrid Systems.
• Strong understanding of Condensers applicable to process vacuum systems including surface and barometric condensers.
• Ability to read and develop PFDs and P&IDs
• Comfortable working directly with customers in technical or applications roles
• Willingness to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, food processing, specialty chemical, or thermal power industries
• Experience supporting custom-engineered capital equipment sales

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Clear communicator able to explain complex technical concepts
• Self-directed, organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects and customers