THE ROLE As a member of E Ink's Process Development Team, the Senior Chemical Engineer will be entrusted with fulfilling our mission of bringing smart displays to the world. The team member in this role is responsible for creating, improving, and maintaining pilot-scale systems that enable commercial-scale production of E Ink's unique electrophoretic materials - including pigments, colloidal dispersions, microcapsules, and other additives.
We're looking for someone who can help us build what we need, but also someone who can figure out what we should be building in the first place. This team member will have experience designing and building specialized equipment and will be excited to drive equipment-based innovation across the organization!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Design new process systems. Create PFDs, evaluate alternative technologies, generate P&IDs, perform engineering calculations, draft fabrication drawings, work with outside vendors to select and customize process equipment, select components, and size lines.
- Lead the installation of new process systems in collaboration with both internal and external teams.
- Act as a companywide technical resource on process equipment such as reactor vessel design, pumps, mixers, temperature control systems, and sensors.
- Evaluate, select, and communicate with all relevant third-party vendors (piping, controls, etc.) required for the design and installation of new process equipment.
- Perform hands-on assembly, modification, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new and existing pilot-scale chemical process systems.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to coordinate capabilities within Development and Research departments, communicate support needs to Facilities department, and ensure responsiveness to EHS requirements.
- Design and optimize chemical processes for the commercial production of E Ink's surface treated pigments, microcapsules, and dispersions.
- Plan and execute experiments to identify, evaluate, and control the properties of materials or process steps that are critical to final product performance.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the position. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, experience, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- BS or MS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
- 7+ years of industrial process systems engineering experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on attitude
- Ability to read P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and fabrication drawings
- Experience sizing and selecting chemical fluid lines, pumps, valves, and instrumentation
- Basic electrical knowledge required to read wiring diagrams and troubleshoot low voltage circuitry
- Working knowledge of process automation (P&ID controllers, instrumentation, transmitters, VFDs, PLCs)
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Ability to function effectively as a member of cross-functional, cross-disciplinary, and inter-corporate teams
- Effective prioritization and time management to meet project goals / milestones
- Familiarity with Six Sigma / statistical analysis methods
Preferred Qualifications - Experience designing pressure vessels that comply with ASME BPVC
- Experience commissioning new process equipment
- Experience with mixer design
- AutoCad proficiency
- LabVIEW proficiency
- Working knowledge of industrial codes (NFPA, NEC, ASME)
- Basic SolidWorks and 3D printing skills
- Experience operating machining equipment such as drill presses and lathes
- Basic project management skills such as creating budgets, timelines, and updates on multiple small projects
- Knowledge of typical fabrication methods
COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE At E Ink, we believe in rewarding employees with competitive total compensation through a combination of base salary and performance-based bonuses, with a larger portion of total compensation delivered through our annual bonus program than is typical at many companies. To provide applicants with a more complete picture of our compensation philosophy, we are disclosing both the estimated annual total compensation and the annual base salary range for this position. For this position, the estimated annual total compensation range is $170,000 to $ 235,000, based on the Company's most recent annual bonus payout. The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000.
The annual base salary range reflects the Company's good-faith estimate of the base salary it reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual starting base salary is determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, certifications, and other qualifications. Annual bonus payments are based on Company performance, are not guaranteed, and may be higher or lower than the estimate reflected above.
BENEFITS In addition to a competitive base salary, E Ink offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additionally, the position is eligible for our bonus program.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER: The essential duties and responsibilities described above are intended to provide a general overview of the work performed in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may be modified or assigned at any time to meet business needs, including as a result of reasonable accommodation or other operational requirements.
