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This is a role for someone who's energized by being in the lab or on the floor as much as at a desk, working closely with our process engineering lead to keep experiments moving and turn operational data into insight.Key Responsibilities:Design, run, and troubleshoot (process type, e.g., chemical/plasma/thermal) experiments to characterize (key outputs - yield, efficiency, purity, throughput)Own process instrumentation and diagnostics including, but not limited to, gas analyzers, spectrometers, mass spec, OESDevelop and maintain process models (mass/energy balances, kinetics, equipment sizing) using Python and/or JMPWork cross-functionally with mechanical/electrical/software teams, leadership to integrate process requirements into system designAnalyze historian/SCADA data to monitor process health and identify optimization opportunitiesMaintain safety protocols for handling hazardous materials - reactive gases, corrosives, high pressureDocument experimental procedures, results, and process specificationsRequired Skills and Experience:1+ years of experience in process/chemical engineeringB.S./M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related fieldWorking knowledge of reaction engineering / thermodynamics / mass transfer / fluid dynamicsComfort with data analysis and scripting (Python, SQL, or similar)Experience working in a lab or pilot-plant environment with hazardous materialsStrong written communication for documenting process specs and findingsBonus Skills:Experience with plasma toolsFamiliarity with PLC/SCADA systemsStartup or fast-paced R&D experience where you wear multiple hatsDesired Skills and ExperienceEngineering, R&D, Chemical, Plasma, Thermal, SCADA, Fluid dynamics, Reaction Engineering, Python, JMPAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.","company":"Ledgent Technology","rawCompany":"ledgent technology","city":"Berkeley","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-09T09:10:18.544Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-3029.00","title":"Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other","slug":"engineering-technologists-and-technicians-except-drafters-all-other"}],"industries":[{"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":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"325199","title":"All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-basic-organic-chemical-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Process Engineer","description":"Associate Process EngineerLocation: Berkeley, CADirect Hire - FTESalary: $80k+ dependent of experienceFull job descriptionThe compnay is scaling the RF plasma-based nitrogen fixation process toward industrial nitric acid production, and we need someone to help keep the tools running and the data flowing. 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