Senior Engineer
About The Position
ReSource is commercializing an industrially scalable process for producing FDCA from CO2 and inedible biomass. FDCA can replace the petrochemical monomer PTA in polyesters and can also serve as a platform molecule for other polymers and specialty chemicals. The company is based in Oakland, California, and is preparing to commence pilot- and demo-scale production. ReSource is seeking a skilled, motivated chemical engineer to help build robust chemical processing equipment. The role involves engineering studies and design packages; evaluating heat-transport and water/steam-handling configurations; specifying and procuring components; designing and fabricating custom equipment for different products; and contributing to process hazard assessments and mitigation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- More than 10 years of industry experience.
- Experience repairing and reconfiguring used equipment for different processes.
- Experience configuring 480V electrical systems.
- Experience designing or analyzing thermal-fluid systems such as coolant loops, heat exchangers, or pressure vessels.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar drafting software.
- Experience with PLC-based automation, such as Rockwell or Siemens.
- Experience configuring user interfaces and HMI screens.
- Experience configuring DDC, PLC, and/or DCS control algorithms.
- Experience configuring networks to interface with equipment.
- Experience designing control panels.
- Experience installing and troubleshooting motor controls, VFDs, and Soft-Starts.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with chemical pilot-plant build-out.
Responsibilities
- Conduct engineering studies and prepare design packages.
- Design and evaluate system configurations for heat transport and water/steam handling.
- Support specification and procurement of pumps, valves, instrumentation, mixing tanks, and heat exchangers.
- Design and fabricate custom equipment tailored to different products.
- Contribute to process hazard assessments (PHAs) and mitigation.
- Design and implement control-panel upgrades.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
