Process Development Engineer

Job Role : Process Development EngineerLocation : Butte, MTPrioritized Must Have Skills For The Process Development Engineer#1. Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or closely related field (Master's preferred)#2. 3 7 years of hands-on process development or applied R&D laboratory experience#3. Strong experience in experimental design, execution, and disciplined documentation with traceable data capture#4. Experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, imaging, or similar methods#5. Proven ability to troubleshoot laboratory and pilot-scale processes and work cross-functionally, with strong adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and HSE practicesResponsibilities Of The Process Development EngineerExecute structured laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to support process and technology developmentMaintain disciplined experimental practices with high-quality documentation and traceable data capturePerform analytical testing and manage, organize, and interpret experimental datasetsTranslate results into clear technical summaries and actionable next stepsTroubleshoot equipment, experimental setups, and process performance issues in lab and pilot environmentsCollaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, controls, and chemical engineering teams, along with operations and materials functions, to ensure test readiness and executionSupport safe lab operations by following SOPs, maintaining proper housekeeping, and adhering to HSE standardsManage chemical inventory, SDS documentation, and overall lab organizationContribute to process development, validation, and scale-up from lab to pilot and operational environmentsPresent technical findings to internal teams and external stakeholdersRequirements Of The Process Development EngineerB.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or a closely related discipline, M.S. degree of strong value3 to 7 years of experienceHands-on laboratory experienceAbility to execute experiments safely with disciplined documentation and traceable data captureFamiliarity with routine analytical methods (HPLC, GC, Spectroscopy, imaging, etc.)Practical troubleshooting capability and comfortable working in laboratory and pilot-plant environmentsStrong Chemistry BackgroundExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong proficiency in data reduction and visualization (Excel, Matlab, Python, etc.)Strong work ethic and team player attributesPreferred Qualifications Of The Process Development EngineerExperience with mixing processes is a plusStrong understanding of fundamental chemical process concepts (mass balance, heat transfer, material handling)Experience writing test plans and test reports, or working in a documentation-driven environmentExperience with advanced statistical methods including Design of Experiments (DOE) plans and implementation using statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, etc.Other Key RequirementsRelocation assistance available for qualified candidatesWork on-site