Chemical Process Engineer

Zeno Power • Seattle, WA

79d • $140,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Chemical Process Engineer to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. The Chemical Process Engineer will be reporting to the Materials and Chemistry Manager. In this role you will interface and coordinate experiment and process activities with a diverse team of scientists and engineers. You will lead the development and coordination of chemical processes and systems that support current and future RPS program objectives, including fuel synthesis, fuel fabrication, and advancement of future fuel development initiatives. You will ensure sound Systems Engineering methodology (requirements management, interface control) is applied to the design of RPS systems as well as required fabrication and testing facility systems. You will manage technical, project, R&D inputs and requirements to develop and produce experimental design and process solutions. You will develop and implement test requirements and plans for fuel processing, fabrication, and interface system phenomena at bench-top through pilot scale, collaborating with responsible parties during execution. You will generate system process work packages, support schedule and technical activity planning while ensuring adherence across technical teams, and provide oversight and interface with subcontracted partners to ensure proper performance and integration of vendor work scopes. You will analyze test and process data to generate reports to document important design knowledge during innovative process development cycles and lead presentations related to design and analysis results during design and project reviews.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from accredited university.
• 7+ years relevant experience in chemical or chemical process engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with process/system design, including development of P&IDs, PFDs, 3D design, fluids design, heat and energy balances, sequence of operation/controls design, commissioning.
• Experience working in glovebox and/or hot cell environments with radioactive materials is desired.
• Experience in writing specifications and procurement documentation for relevant components is highly desired.
• Strong and creative analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience designing and implementing processes for hazardous chemical systems involving high temperatures, high pressures, or the use of radioactive, corrosive, toxic, or flammable materials.
• Experience working with, designing, and implementing processes for powders, slurries, liquids, and gases.
• RPS experience preferred.
• Experience performing activities under an NQA-1, AS 9100D, ISO 9001, or similar quality standard.
• Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead a design team’s effort with minimal direction.
• Capable of meeting deadlines and performing under pressure in uncertain environments.
• Demonstrated effectiveness when working independently or collaboratively.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface and coordinate experiment and process activities with a diverse team of scientists and engineers.
• Lead the development and coordination of chemical processes and systems that support current and future RPS program objectives.
• Ensure sound Systems Engineering methodology is applied to the design of RPS systems.
• Manage technical, project, R&D inputs and requirements to develop and produce experimental design and process solutions.
• Develop and implement test requirements and plans for fuel processing, fabrication, and interface system phenomena.
• Generate system process work packages.
• Support schedule and technical activity planning while ensuring adherence across technical teams.
• Provide oversight and interface with subcontracted partners to ensure proper performance and integration of vendor work scopes.
• Analyze test and process data to generate reports to document important design knowledge.
• Lead presentations related to design and analysis results during design and project reviews.

Benefits

• Stock options
• Flexible paid time off
• 401k plan with employer match
• 16 weeks of paid family leave
• Employer HSA contributions
• Transit benefits to put toward commuting expenses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Dog friendly office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees