Chemical Engineer

Actalent•Hartland, WI

35d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer to interface with customers, understand their needs and project goals, and develop comprehensive scopes of work. You will be responsible for crafting technical solutions utilizing existing systems to achieve desired outcomes. In this role, you will participate in design validation, including pilot plant equipment and laboratory testing, and develop process improvement strategies based on laboratory data.

Requirements

Proficiency in chemical engineering.
Experience with heat mass balance (HMB) and piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID).
Experience in high volume liquid throughput processes.
Knowledge of evaporator, crystallizer, ion exchange, membrane exchange, membrane filtration, desalination, and zero liquid discharge systems.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of turbines, pumps, and flow rates.
Experience working in a similar R&D environment.
Ability to tackle complex projects with creativity and technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

Interface with customers to understand project needs and develop a scope of work.
Collaborate with team members to develop technical solutions for customer issues.
Design pilot plant test plans and develop processing equipment.
Work with pilot plant technicians and chemists to perform system testing.
Conduct heat and mass balance, hydraulic calculations, and determine optimal equipment.
Interpret technical data for proposals and cost estimation.
Manage projects from initiation to completion, including vendor negotiations and equipment procurement.
Prepare material cost estimates for thermal systems.
Provide technical support and information throughout the project life cycle.