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At the heart of our innovation is the world’s first sustainable molecule factory-the Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels-all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.\nReady to shape the future? Join us.\nAre you passionate about sustainable solutions and combating climate change? We're always on the lookout for dynamic individuals who blend passion with adaptability. You thrive in an environment where curiosity propels you, questions are celebrated, and insights power your work. As a self-starter, you’ll embrace the pace and uncertainty of startup culture- that’s where the best ideas flourish. At our core, we prioritize safety above all, value respect for others, and consider creative problem-solving a superpower.\nMission\nReporting to the Engineering Team, this individual will contribute to the team responsible for process exploration and improvement of Solugen’s prospective manufacturing assets. This is a hands-on role where the individual’s initiative, engineering prowess, energy level, and creativity for process engineering will make a substantial impact on the company. This individual will also be responsible for understanding Solugen’s core process technologies and being able to leverage this expertise to support pilot and commercial plant operations. This individual may travel to customer field sites for modular plant deployment and new technology implementation. As the company grows and the individual progresses, the ideal candidate for this position can move up and laterally to different areas within the company including commercial plant operations, project engineering and process optimization.\nKey Outcomes\nContribute to the development or scale up of 1 novel chemical process, from laboratory scale to pilot scale to commercial scale.\nSupport the deployment of new technologies and processes that have potential to improve productivity, reduce costs, produce new products, and/or enhance safety performance.\nDesign of test equipment at varying scales (small lab scale, medium pilot scale, and large commercial scales) for exploring potential processes and unit operations.\nProvide operational and engineering support for plant operations. Identify process upsets and equipment failures.\nKey Competencies\nJob Specific\nExperience with AutoCAD, ASPEN, ChemCAD, Visio, and/or MS Project preferred.\nExperience with benchtop and pilot-scale unit operations preferred.\nExcited to learn new things and willing to be hands-on.\nAnalytical approach to problem solving, with attention to results and a sense of urgency.\nAttention to detail and organization.\nGood communication, negotiation, leadership, and project management skills with the desire to further develop these skills as the company grows.\nCommitment to safe workplace goals and practices that ensure operational integrity, including compliance with all regulatory policies and procedures.\nComfortable following safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment-including hard hats, gloves, earplugs, and respirators--in work zones.\nGood familiarity with Office products as well as a general level of comfort with online communication and work management platforms such as SharePoint, Google Doc, Slack, Teams.\nCompany Specific\nAsk a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work\nBe nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture.\nAbility to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule.\nBe comfortable working in multiple roles.\nEmphasize safety above all else.\nRespect for others.\nCreative problem solving.\nWillingness to learn and research new engineering/science concepts.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).\n2-5 years of experience.\nAbility to conduct field walks at project sites and facilities.\nAbility to lift and carry up to (25) lbs.\nSolugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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