Chemical Engineer, Reactor Specialist

1 day ago

New York, New York, United States AIR COMPANY Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Chemical Engineer, Reactor & Kinetic Modeling to join our team at AIR COMPANY. This role will contribute to advancing our technology through detailed 1-D and 2-D reactor modeling, experimental pilot plants data acquisition, analysis, evaluation, and process simulation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead R&D projects focused on heterogeneous catalytic reactions, optimizing processes and scaling them for industrial applications.
  • Develop robust kinetic expressions and rate laws using micro-and macro-kinetics, transition-state-theory, multivariate statistical approaches, residence time distribution analysis.
  • Design unique experiments to independently measure fundamental kinetic parameters, exploring hydrodynamics and intrinsic or effective kinetic analysis along with deactivation mechanisms and perform advanced data regression and data fitting to improve existing kinetic parameters.
  • Develop and visualize reactor models that capture heat, mass, and momentum gradients and physico-chemical phenomena taking place within a reactor system, as well as reaction network analysis, reaction graph theory, reaction coordinate analysis, and catalytic cycle/turn-over diagrams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, operate, and troubleshoot pilot plant experiments and equipment.
  • Analyze and interpret pilot plant data to provide recommendations for process improvements and scale-up strategies.
  • Contribute to the development of technical reports, patents, and scientific publications.
Requirements
  • PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field with a strong background in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic reactors.
  • Fundamental understanding of thermodynamics for both reaction and phase behavior.
  • Proven experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies and process optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with pilot plant operations, experimental setup, and troubleshooting.
  • Proficiency with numerical and computational modeling tools (e.g. Matlab, Maple, Mathematica, Polymath, Python, COMSOL, Fluent, ANSYS, OpenFOAM) and statistical algorithms (e.g. neural Networks, partial least squares, projection to latent structures, PCR, SIMCA-P, Monte-carlo simulations, machine learning).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for technical reporting and collaboration across departments.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Postdoctoral or industry experience in catalysis, kinetic modeling, and process development in Oil and gas industry, Power to X and Fischer-Tropsch processes and SAF area.
  • Familiarity with modern analytical techniques for catalyst characterization.
  • Experience with reactor scale-up from pilot to industrial scale.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary range of $100,000 - $120,000.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and talented individual who is passionate about advancing sustainable technologies, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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