Sr. Research Chemical Engineer (Point Source Capture)

Susteon is seeking a Sr. Research Chemical Engineer for Point Source Capture in Cary, NC. The role involves developing decarbonization technologies, including CO2 removal and carbon-free hydrogen production. Candidates should have an M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and significant industrial experience. Key skills include lab equipment design, pilot testing, process control, and analytical instruments. The position requires strong problem-solving abilities and teamwork.
Susteon, a pioneering technology startup located in the heart of Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham area), North Carolina, is at the forefront of developing and deploying revolutionary decarbonization technologies. Our purpose is profound - to mitigate the impact of climate change and advance environmental sustainability.

As part of our dedicated team, you will contribute to the development of critical technologies, including CO2 removal, capture, and utilization, carbon-free hydrogen production, and the transformation of waste into energy and valuable products. Susteon has established strategic partnerships with leading national labs, universities, and industry experts, leading the charge in R&D and commercialization efforts.

If you are driven by a sense of purpose and aspire to make a meaningful impact on the global climate crisis, join us at Susteon. Your skills and dedication will play a pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Requirements:

M.S. or higher in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with at least 6 years of industrial experience OR Ph.D in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with at least 4 years of industrial experience.

Desired Technical Skills:
• Strong hands-on experience with lab, and bench equipment design, construction, operations, and data analysis
• Strong hands-on experience in pilot testing of CO2 capture and chemical processes, pilot plant operations, and data analysis
• Strong technical background in CO2 capture from flue gas and industrial streams
• Proficiency in process control programs including Rockwell, LabView, and/or TwinCAT is highly desired
• Strong aptitude for chemical process design, developing process flow diagrams (PFD) and process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment sizing
• Experience in bench-scale and pilot-scale operations, developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), developing design of experiments
• Experience in analytical instruments such as GC, GC-MS, FTIR, Ion Chromatography, NMR etc. for analyzing liquid, solids, and gas samples
• Good understanding of catalytic and/or thermochemical approaches for the utilization of CO2 to convert into chemicals
• Basic understanding of cost estimation for chemical plants and processes and techno-economic analysis
• Experience in using ASPEN/HySYS package, COMSOL highly desired

Desired Soft Skills:
• Strong aptitude and drive for learning new skills
• Creative problem solving and lateral thinking ability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with a "can-do" attitude
• Ability to manage projects with multiple stakeholders and partners
• Strong technical/business writing skills
• Strong safety focus

Job Responsibilities:
• Support solvent technology development for CO2 capture from laboratory scale testing to pilot scale demonstration
• Develop PFDs, PI&Ds, SOP, process equipment sizing, for solvent-based capture system
• Emission measurement and control studies for amines, nitrosamines, NOx, SOx
• Support in developing techno-economic analysis and life-cycle analysis for CO2 capture systems
• Support HAZOP and PHA analyses
• Run bench-scale and pilot-scale operations, critically analyzing test results and make decisions for parametric and long-term testing to evaluate the technology performance
• Support technology development for novel processes with specific focus on CO2 capture and conversion into chemicals
• Establish process control and automation, safety protocol, and operating procedures of laboratory and bench-scale test units
• Complete design of experiments, conducting testing in laboratory and bench-scale test units, and analyze and document results
• Support development of process designs for new technologies
• Support preparation of research proposals
• Support preparation of invention disclosures and patent applications

Susteon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Decarbonizing for a Sustainable Future.