Process Chemical Engineer
Mitra Chem
- Mountain View, CA
- $92,000-136,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and test physical and data-driven models to translate R&D scale syntheses of cathodes to pilot scale.
- Work closely and collaboratively with scientists to ensure the processes developed are scalable and robust.
- Design and source equipment at a range of scales for all relevant processes including reaction, mixing, heating, milling and coating.
- Guide process improvement at R&D and pilot scale using cost models.
- Use design of experiments and statistical process control to test various manufacturing methods and integrate that knowledge with R&D learnings.
- Prior experience as a process engineer, focused on bringing R&D work to pilot scale. Background in batteries materials or manufacturing is a plus.
- Entrepreneurial spirit, scrappiness and ability to interact with other functions in a cross-disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated interest or experience with statistical analysis, statistical process control and experimental design.
- Demonstrated interest in process modeling and simulation with Python or any commercial software, such as Aspen, MATLAB, Comsol and others.
- Competitive compensation package including company equity
- Comprehensive benefits including health, vision and dental insurance, Tax-free spending accounts, along with life and disability insurances
- 401k matching and savings programs
- Flexible time off with company holidays
- Free daily lunch and snacks
- The estimated base salary range for this role is $92,000-$136,000.
- Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus and equity plan.