Senior Chemical Engineer

Niron Magnetics, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity position in Niron via stock opt

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Mental healthcare

401k plan with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Experience in a fun, high-performing,

Job summary

Niron Magnetics, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to own the utility and support systems that enable our production processes.

You will be part of the Process Engineering team and collaborate with facilities, equipment, and EHS to ensure safe, reliable gas and liquid handling infrastructure. This hands-on role focuses on problem solving, system design, and driving reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with fluid or mechanical systems in industrial settings (R&D or manufacturing).
• Ability to develop, revise, and markup engineering drawings (P&IDs, piping layouts, specs).
• Troubleshoot systems and apply sound engineering judgment.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, vendors, or external service providers.
• Experience applying Process Safety Management practices, hazard analysis, and safe startup/operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, modify, and operate utility and support systems interfacing with chemical processes.
• Lead or support utility-related projects from concept through commissioning, including vendor engagement and installation oversight.
• Perform safety reviews, hazard analyses, and root-cause investigations.
• Troubleshoot utility and process-support systems and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation (P&IDs, piping layouts, specs).
• Collaborate across Process Engineering, Facilities, Equipment, and EHS teams to align utility capabilities with production needs.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on

System design

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering judgment

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Job description

What you’ll do

We are seeking aSeniorChemical Engineerto take technical ownership of the utility and support systems that enable our production processes. You willbe a member ofthe Process Engineering team but work closely withfacilities,equipment, and EHSteams. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoyshands-onproblem solving, system design, and ensuring safe, reliable operation of gas and liquid handling infrastructure.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growingpre-revenue companywhere you will take ownership of critical engineering projects right away, with the potential to grow into broader technical and team leadership responsibilities over time.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensuresafe, compliant, and reliable design, installation, modification, and operationof utilityand support systems that interface with chemical processes, including those involving hazardous gases, treatment systems, and recycleroutes
• Lead or support utility‑related projects from concept through commissioning, including design input, vendor engagement, contractor coordination, installation oversight, and system qualification
• Conduct engineering evaluations, safety reviews, and hazard assessments to ensure systems meet internal and regulatory expectations
• Troubleshoot utility and process‑support systems, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Identifyand drive improvements in system reliability, performance, maintainability, and capacity
• Develop, revise, andmaintainengineering documentation such as P&IDs, piping layouts, specifications, and standards
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Facilities,Equipment, and EHSteamsto align utility capabilities with production needs and safety requirements
• Contribute to long‑term planning for utility infrastructure, including upgrades, expansions, and standardization

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Experience working with fluid or mechanical systems in an industrial, R&D, or manufacturing environment
• Ability to develop, revise, andmarkupengineering drawings (P&IDs, piping layouts, specifications)
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot systems and apply sound engineering judgment
• Experience coordinating with contractors, vendors, or external service providers
• Experience applyingProcess Safety Management practices, including hazard analysis, formal change management, and safe system design, startup, and operation
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, facilities, and EHS teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects with minimal oversight
• Exposure to commissioning, startup, or qualification of new equipment or infrastructure
• Understanding of reliability concepts, maintenance strategies, or engineering standardss
• Knowledge of relevant engineering codes or industry practices

Our pay and benefits

• $110,000 – $150,000, depending on experience
• Equity position in Niron via stock option grant
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental healthcare
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Experience in a fun, high-performing, manufacturing environment