Process Development Engineer

ReSource Chemical • Oakland, CA

15d

About The Position

ReSource is developing a proprietary technology to produce the first bioplastic from sustainable feedstocks that outperforms incumbent materials without environmental burden or health risks. We are commercializing an industrially scalable process for producing FDCA, a naturally occurring chemical that replaces the petrochemical monomer PTA used to make polyesters like PET. Our process uses CO2 and inedible biomass, reducing production costs and enabling rapid scale-up. This role is for an experienced and hands-on Process Engineer to join our growing team as we scale from pilot to demonstration-scale production. The ideal candidate combines strong technical fundamentals in process design with practical, hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting physical equipment, and thrives in the fast-paced, resource-conscious environment of an early-stage technology startup.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or higher, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of process engineering experience gained in an industrial setting.
• Proven hands-on experience designing, building, operating, and troubleshooting physical pilot-scale equipment systems.
• Proficiency in process flow design principles, details, and practice.
• Direct experience authoring and evaluating process design basis, including PFDs and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with process controls & instrumentation and integrating basic hardware sensors.

Nice To Haves

• Strong commitment to process safety and product quality.
• Effective project management skills including planning, coordination, supplier follow-up, and milestone tracking.
• Strong communicator, able to build and manage technical relationships with external partners at all levels.
• Proactive leader who identifies gaps and independently drives solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable and comfortable with the ambiguity and flexibility of an early-stage startup environment.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate, and troubleshoot pilot-scale equipment systems
• Work closely with the R&D team to design, execute, and evaluate bench scale and advanced testing.
• Establish and maintain records of process designs, intellectual property ideation, experimental data, vendor partnerships, and procurement tracking.
• Manage technical communications internally and with external partners
• Actively enforce a culture of safety, ensuring all operations comply with relevant protocols and that safety concerns are immediately communicated and mitigated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior