Research and Development Engineer

3 weeks ago


Columbia, South Carolina, United States W. R. Grace Full time
Job Title: R&D Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled R&D Engineer to join our Refining Technologies R&D team at W. R. Grace & Co. This role reports to the Director of Evaluations Research and Services and is located at Columbia, Maryland.

Job Summary:

The primary function of this position is to support and enhance Grace's technical leadership in catalyst and petroleum testing for the Refining Technologies business.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical leadership for assigned lab areas, serving as subject matter expert, and managing day-to-day technical activities.
  • Manage R&D projects, leading testing efforts in response to the needs of customer development projects.
  • Provide R&D technical support to sales teams to solve problems.
  • Present technical results of R&D and materials analyses to outside customers and maintain and manage direct relationships with contacts in customers' technical groups.
  • Develop information on product performance and product positioning.
  • Work with technical sales in preparation of product packages and provide technical presentations to customers.
  • Manage and develop strategy for identifying patentable inventions and filing patent disclosures.
  • Attend and participate in professional conferences.
  • Up to 10% domestic and/or international travel.
Requirements:
  • PhD in Chemical Engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of the fundamentals of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, including process control, kinetics, and heat and mass transfer.
  • Experience and ability to master new research areas, technical skills, and lead new R&D projects.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of lab-scale testing equipment and willingness to do hands-on lab work and troubleshooting.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in heterogeneous catalysis and reaction engineering.
  • Experience with plastics pyrolysis.
  • Experience with fluidization.
  • Experience with Excel Macros, C++ and other programming tools for analysis and compilation of lab data.
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
  • Life Insurance and Disability.
  • Grace Wellness Program.
  • Flexible Workplace.
  • Retirement Plans.
  • 401(k) Company Match - Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%.
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays.
  • Parental Leave (salaried only).
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Company Donation Match Program.

W. R. Grace & Co. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.



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