Process Engineer (Chemical

Aspen Aerogels, Inc.; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer in East Providence, RI to design and support complex capital improvement projects. You will work on developing new processes, analyzing data to resolve issues, and collaborating with external engineering firms. Candidates should have 1-5 years of experience in chemical processing or converting industries, and a BS in Chemical Engineering or Engineering Physics. The role requires strong communication skills for effective presentation and decision-making support.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years' experience in chemical processing preferred.
• Experience in the converting industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of supercritical CO2 drying technology is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design and engineering of capital improvement projects.
• Acquire knowledge of existing processes and production designs.
• Identify and evaluate technology to improve existing processes.

Skills

1 - 5 Years' recent experience in a manufacturing environment

Proven chemical process or converting engineering experience

Superior communication skills

Education

BS Chemical Engineering or Engineering Physics

Job description

Process Engineer (Chemical)

This position requires a process design engineer with a background in industrial manufacturing. This position requires judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria while devising new approaches to designs and process technology.

Duties:

• Responsible for the design, engineering, and support of complex capital improvement projects.
• Acquire knowledge of existing processes and production designs.
• Design and develop new processes and equipment working with outside engineering firms and vendors.
• Identify, investigate, and evaluate feasibility of new or updated technology to improve existing processes.
• Process design including PFDs, P&IDs, utility sizing, process layout, equipment specifications, submittals, selection, and drawings.
• Data collection, analysis, and interpretation to better understand and resolve process problems.
• Communicate data to senior management to facilitate decision making.
• Active commissioning and calibration of process equipment.
• Development of and documentation for preventative maintenance guidelines for existing and new processes and plants.
• Provide process engineering and startup support for projects managed by other engineers.
• Work on multiple, simultaneous assignments.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience working within an industrial chemical facility a plus
• Previous experience working with converting processes such as coating, laminating, and slitting a plus
• Knowledge of supercritical CO2 drying technology, processes, and equipment helpful
• Familiar with the design of ASME vessels and hazardous location equipment and instruments
• Ability to size processes (vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, piping) based on the process needs
• Familiarity with emission controls regulations, sizing, equipment, and processes helpful

Required Qualifications:

• 1 - 5 Years' recent experience in a manufacturing environment, chemical processing preferred
• Experience in Converting Industry a Plus
• 1-5 years' proven chemical process or converting engineering experience
• BS Chemical Engineering or Engineering Physics
• Demonstrate superior communication skills to deliver engaging, informative and well-organized presentations

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence, RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28, Chapter 29-6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws, which governs Worker's Compensation.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.