Research and Development Engineer III

CPM Holdings, Inc.•Blaine, MN

1d•$144,498 - $144,498•Onsite

About The Position

The Research and Development Engineer III is responsible to create ideas for new and improved oilseed extraction equipment and processes. Quickly evaluate merit using experience; distill and share idea with others for screening; and perform quantitative screening using basic assumptions. Evaluate new ideas. Design and construct prototypes and lab apparatus; perform lab experimentation and pilot testing; and analyze test results and data. Develop new ideas. Compile, document, and communicate results. Determine and plan next development steps, including gaps to address and scale of next prototype or test. Develop Research & Development (R&D) capabilities. Responsible for training and development in skills used in data analysis, fabrication, analytical methods and development and delivery of tools useable by larger R&D team for these same tasks. Improve effectiveness and impact of R&D. Draft, review, and manage patent activity. Communicate results with and share feedback from commercial and engineering teams. Communicate technology details with customers in support of commercial team activities. Use equation-based process simulation software: Aspen Custom Modeler, Siemens gPROMS, AVEVA Process Simulation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
3 years related research and development engineering experience.
36 months of experience researching and designing processes and products related to processing agricultural or biological products using experimental methods.
36 months of experience using equation-based process simulation software: Aspen Custom Modeler, Siemens gPROMS, AVEVA Process Simulation.
36 months of experience performing quantitative ELISA assays on both solid and liquid biological and agricultural materials.
36 months of experience designing, operating, and automating bench-scale experimental apparatus using the Arduino platform.
36 months of experience handling, characterizing, and purifying triglycerides and phospholipids.
Ability to travel as needed (expected 5%) for evaluating technology vendors, supporting customers, and attending academic conferences. Domestic and international travel may be required.
Pre-employment background check required.

Responsibilities

Create ideas for new and improved oilseed extraction equipment and processes.
Evaluate merit of ideas using experience and perform quantitative screening using basic assumptions.
Design and construct prototypes and lab apparatus.
Perform lab experimentation and pilot testing.
Analyze test results and data.
Compile, document, and communicate results.
Determine and plan next development steps.
Develop R&D capabilities, including training and development in data analysis, fabrication, and analytical methods.
Draft, review, and manage patent activity.
Communicate results and feedback with commercial and engineering teams.
Communicate technology details with customers.