Senior R&D Engineer — Nanocatalyst & Process Development

Kunin; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Kunin Technologies seeks a technical leader for a split role combining DARPA nanocrystal catalyst program leadership with hands-on process development for metal recovery projects.

You will design experiments, develop analysis methods, and mentor the Engineer II while also leading bench-scale campaigns and equipment specifications. The role requires relocation to Chattanooga, TN and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• 10+ years of R&D/engineering experience in metal processing or related field.
• Experience leading experimental programs and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments and parameter studies for nanocrystal catalyst program.
• Develop analysis methods and models; interpret results vs milestones.
• Direct the Engineer II and ensure quality of all program deliverables.
• Hands-on process development for metal recovery projects; bench and pilot campaigns.

Skills

R&D leadership

Process development

Python MATLAB

Hydrometallurgy

Education

PhD in Chemical Eng

MS in Chemical Eng

Tools

XRD

SEM/TEM

BET

Job description

Kunin Technologies seeks a technical leader for a split role combining DARPA nanocrystal catalyst program leadership with hands-on process development for metal recovery projects.

You will design experiments, develop analysis methods, and mentor the Engineer II while also leading bench-scale campaigns and equipment specifications. The role requires relocation to Chattanooga, TN and U.S. citizenship.