Process Development Engineer

POET•Scotland, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

POET Process Development Engineers turn dreams and back-of-the napkin ideas into real life commercialized solutions. From idea generation to experiment design to pilot scale trials that progress to commercialization, our Process Development Engineers work with the industry’s best to create valuable technology for POET. This is an on-site role located in Scotland, SD.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related majors.
Experience requirements:
Process Development Engineer I: No experience required
Process Development Engineer II: 4 or more years of overall experience with 3 or more years of experience in a related industry.
Process Development Engineer III: 8 or more years of overall experience with 6 or more years of experience in a related industry.
Senior Process Development Engineer: 12 or more years of overall experience with 10 or more years of experience in a related industry.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs to write emails, conduct research, write experiments, present scientific findings.
You enjoy solving problems. You don’t get flustered when things don’t go according to plan. You love taking on challenges and finding creative solutions.
You are a curious individual, you’re not afraid to ask questions as you’re always looking to improve and understand how things work.
You love the blending biology, chemistry, engineering, and agriculture.
You love getting your hands dirty and learning how things work.
You communicate effectively with sound technical writing abilities. You can explain complicated engineering terminology to a non-technical audience in a way they understand.
You pay attention to the details. For you, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every time.
You’re a learner and are resourceful. You’re not afraid of taking on new things and stretching yourself.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training and/or certifications in a related field.
Specific knowledge of bio-based technologies and development processes.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within process engineering in a production plant utilizing agricultural feedstock.
Experience with DCS control, simulation software (ChemCAD/Aspen), LIMS, SharePoint, Maximo or other software programs.

Responsibilities

Write and coordinate procedures, and communicate those to the operations team.
Design, set up, and run experiments that solve critical business issues or have the potential to progress POET’s commercial goals.
Design/fabricate/build pilot scale testing platforms to evaluate process and technology opportunities for POET.
Work with (and in!) a multitude of different scientific and engineering disciplines.
Generate, compile and analyze data.
Generate technical documentation to effectivity communicate results to the broader team and organization.
Translate results and recommendations to diverse audiences in a way that everyone can understand.
Investigate new opportunities related to business needs.
Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

Benefits

For eligible team members
Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
401K with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
OTHER PERKS
For eligible team members
A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
Discounted home and auto insurance