Chemical Process Engineer

XL Batteries•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

XL Batteries, a Massachusetts-based development stage company focused on long duration energy storage at the grid level, is growing its highly collaborative team with the addition of a Chemical Process Engineer. Our mission is to create a safe, low-cost and reliable grid-scale battery that will enable the transition of the grid from fossil fuels to renewable sources. We are a fast paced, nimble startup where no job is too big or small, and where we strive to ask ourselves the hard questions before problems arise.

Requirements

Strong foundation in Chemical Process Engineering and Process Engineering, with experience in industrial or pilot-scale environments.
Background in the Chemical Industry or closely related fields, ideally involving electrochemical systems, batteries, or energy storage
Demonstrated success scaling processes from lab/pilot to commercial scale.
Strong command of PFDs, P&IDs, mass/energy balances, control strategies, HAZOP, and regulatory documentation.
Track record delivering plants or major process units safely, on schedule, and on budget.
Excellent cross-functional communication, documentation, and project leadership
Skills in Process Design, including flowsheet development, equipment specification, and scale-up from lab to production
Hands-on lab or plant experience, including experimental design, process scale-up & optimization, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory standards relevant to chemical processing.

Nice To Haves

5+ years Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Proficiency in process simulation and data analysis tools (e.g., Aspen, MATLAB, Python, or similar software) and experience using AI tools to accelerate technical documentation
Ability to work on-site in Marlborough, MA, collaborate in cross-functional teams, 'go-to-market' partners
Experience managing and communicating effectively with 'go-to-market' partners, engineering firms and ability to communicate complex technical & engineering concepts clearly.
Experience in startup or fast-paced environments and an interest in sustainable energy technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Designing and modeling process flows
Specifying equipment
Conducting experiments and pilot-scale trials to validate process & battery performance
Monitoring and improving process control strategies
Analyzing data to identify efficiencies
Implementing changes that enhance safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness
Collaborating closely with R&D, manufacturing, and operations teams to transfer new chemistries into production and troubleshoot issues in existing processes
Preparing technical documentation
Supporting regulatory and safety compliance
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic startup environment