Chemical Process Engineer

Iosil Energy is an entrepreneurial startup at the forefront of renewable energy technology.

BS in related field required MS in related field desired

2+ years of applicable Chemical Process Engineering experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

• Equipment – Demonstrated experience selecting and modifying industrial process equipment, working with vendors to develop equipment specifications.

• Process – Experience with heat/mass balance.

• Instrumentation – Experience with industrial instrumentation, including sensor/digital signal collection. LabView experience preferred.

• Materials – Experience working with Silicon, Quartz and/or Iodine Demonstrated experience and competence in specialized analytical software (MATLAB) or modeling software (FLUENT, ASPEN). Strong written and oral communication skills are a must.

Iosil Energy is an entrepreneurial startup at the forefront of renewable energy technology. Focused on the development of technologies to replace our dependence on fossil fuels, we have created a proprietary method for the purification of silicon used in solar cells. Our mission is to produce more efficient, more economical and more ecologically friendly processes in the creation of solar-grade silicon. We are establishing pilot plant operations in Columbus, Ohio and looking for energetic, innovative and ambitious engineers to help drive our growth. 

We are currently seeking Chemical Process Engineers to join our outstanding team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform process analysis including engineering calculations such as mass, energy, and flow balances and thermochemistry of reactions.

• Analyze pilot-scale systems and relate calculations to design and operating characteristics. Implement practical improvements.

• Research data sources to obtain information such as material properties to perform process analyses.

• Develop approximations to get results of acceptable engineering accuracy.

• Assess the quality and applicability of data based on familiarity with laboratory practice and data acquisition systems. 

• Develop process flow diagrams and use the diagrams to select or design process equipment. Make recommendations to attain technology scale-up goals. 

• Innovate, modify and adapt standard techniques (as needed)  to achieve desired results.

• Work with technical team of scientists and engineers to review test results and develop scale-up relationships based on mathematical or empirical models.  

• Work with a team to assist in technology development.

• Support Sr. Chemical Process Engineers and external contractors in support of pilot-plat design.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

• 2+ years of applicable Chemical Process Engineering experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

o   Equipment – Demonstrated experience selecting and modifying industrial process equipment, working with vendors to develop equipment specifications.

o   Process – Experience with heat/mass balance.

o   Instrumentation – Experience with industrial instrumentation, including sensor/digital signal collection. LabView experience preferred.

o   Materials – Experience working with Silicon, Quartz and/or Iodine

• Demonstrated experience and competence in specialized analytical software (MATLAB) or modeling software (FLUENT, ASPEN).

• Strong written and oral communication skills are a must.

Desired Qualifications:

• MS in related field

• PhD in related field

In return for your valued contributions, Iosil is proud to offer competitive benefits, including incentive equity opportunities. Enthusiastic and qualified individuals are encouraged to send resume and cover letter to this email. To learn more about our exciting organization, visit Iosil Energy.