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Systems Process Engineer

Systems Process Engineer

CompanyMill
LocationSan Bruno, CA, USA
Salary$180000 – $235000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience working hands on as a chemical engineer, process engineer or in a roll with significant thermal and fluid handling aspects. Ideal past experience would include taking new processes from concept through to skid or pilot scale demonstrations.
  • Ability to work cross functionally and represent the systems function in company meetings.
  • Hands-on experience with electromechanical integration and part selection such as pumps, valves, fans and sensors
  • BS and or MS degree in related engineering field preferably with focus on Process, Thermal or Chemical Engineering
  • Strong communications skills through written, verbal and graphical presentation techniques
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across the entire company.

Responsibilities

  • Develop analytical process models for various dehydration and grinding architectural approaches using chemical engineering suits such as Aspen and optimize system parameters such as temperatures, flow rates, and heat transfer.
  • Build and design proof of concept bench top demonstrations of various system architectural approaches to corroborate analytical models.
  • Work with algorithms and firmware teams to develop control schemes for the system processes to optimize energy consumption and drying time while ensuring reliable function.
  • Determine the system requirements for various components such as fans, condensers, heaters, flow meters and sensors.
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineers to optimize custom hardware such as mixing paddles, air deflectors and cutting/shredding technology core to the drying and grinding chamber.
  • Collaborate with operations and global supply chain managers on sourcing components at volume based on requirements.
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineers to facilitate the transition of prototype parts and bench top proof of concept to high volume manufacturing methods.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.