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Your responsibilities will encompass:Process Development & Scale-up: Leading and executing R&D projects, starting with bench-scale experiments and progressing through pilot plant trials to commercial-scale manufacturing.Process Optimization: Designing and refining chemical processes using advanced techniques like reaction kinetics, process control, and simulation software.Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with research scientists, technicians, production engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.Safety & Quality: Prioritizing safety in all aspects of the work and ensuring adherence to strict quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.Technical Communication: Effectively conveying technical information to various audiences, including management, clients, and other engineers. Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required. Advanced degree preferred.Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is essential. A proven track record in process development and scale-up is highly valued.Technical Skills: Strong understanding of reaction engineering, unit operations, and process control. Proficiency in data analysis and technical writing is expected.Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial for collaboration and project management. Preferred Qualifications:Technical Expertise: Experience with chemical vapor deposition, high-temperature processes, and pilot plant startups is a significant advantage. Familiarity with materials characterization techniques is also beneficial.Software Proficiency: Expertise in software packages such as ASPEN, MINITAB, and MS Office is preferred. Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel may be required to visit manufacturing sites, customer locations, and other relevant locations.","company":"MRINetwork","rawCompany":"mrinetwork","city":"San Antonio","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-05T00:55:02.346Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"325199","title":"All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-basic-organic-chemical-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"R&D Process Engineer","description":"Research and Development Process Engineer (San Antonio, Texas) A globally recognized leader in the specialty chemical industry, renowned for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering high-performance solutions to a diverse range of industries. 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