Sr. Chemical Engineer
CivicMinds, Inc.
Butte, MT (In Person)
Full-Time
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Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Chemical Engineer with a strong background in research & development, process development, and new product commercialization. The ideal candidate will have expertise in chemical processing, mixing technologies, scale-up from laboratory to production, and solving complex engineering challenges across industries such as pharmaceuticals, batteries/energy storage, energetics, or other advanced industrial applications. Key Responsibilities Lead R D projects involving advanced chemical processes and mixing technologies from concept through commercialization. Develop and optimize batch, continuous-batch, and continuous chemical processing systems. Design, evaluate, and scale chemical processes involving solid-solid, liquid-solid, and liquid-liquid mixing systems. Conduct research involving mass transfer, heat transfer, reaction processes, process control, and process optimization. Develop process requirements, experimental plans, reaction protocols, and technical investigations. Support development of advanced processing equipment and technologies from bench scale to full production. Prepare technical reports, grant proposals, and present findings to customers, investors, government agencies, and internal teams. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop innovative products and manufacturing solutions. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (MS or PhD preferred). Minimum 5-10 years of experience in chemical engineering, R D, product development, or process development. Strong knowledge of chemical process design, process scale-up, and commercialization. Experience with mixing technologies, chemical reactions, and industrial processing equipment. Background in industries such as pharmaceuticals, batteries/energy storage, energetics, specialty chemicals, or advanced materials. Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and presentation skills. Ability to manage projects independently from concept to completion. U.S. Citizenship required. Ability and willingness to travel internationally as needed. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. Experience with advanced mixing technologies, continuous crystallization, mechanochemical processes, or novel manufacturing methods. Experience writing technical proposals, research reports, and grant applications.