Versogen, Inc. Production Engineer Wilmington, DE · Full time

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Roles & Responsibilities:

Core Chemical Engineering

Development of production SOP’s and instruction manuals

Engineering and Scale-up

Operate pilot-scale polymer reaction and post-production processes

Troubleshoot pilot controls system as needed

Participate in the startup and demonstration of new or modified plants

Collaborate with external consultants to scaleup and optimize Verosgen’s technology

Innovate on operation solutions including simplifying systems, reducing cost and improving efficiency

Participate in the design of key process equipment

Participate in HAZOP and risk-assessment procedure

Work with other Versogen functions to analyze piloting process data

Review engineering design documents and vendor data

Communication

Communicate project lessons, action items, and next steps to Verosgen’s team

Be engaged and participate in standing engineering team and project meetings

Qualifications:

The successful candidate has studied chemical engineering at the undergraduate level with three (3) plus years of experience collaborating on engineering/production projects,

Additional experiences that will be useful:

You have a demonstrated ability:

Developing chemical processes at the small-scale

Scaling engineering processes from pilot-scale to demonstration-scale

You’re a self-starter with demonstrated ability:

Working on process development with emphasis on small-scale pilot operations

Troubleshooting process control systems

Analyzing and interpreting process data

You’re adaptable with demonstrated ability:

Working in a collaborative, consensus-driven team environment

Taking initiative and problem solving

Pivoting based on evolving project needs

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be legally authorized to work United States

Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Experience in working with hazardous materials (e.g. strong acids, hazardous chemicals).

Job Type: Full-Time with training provided, must be legally authorized to work in the US

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Versogen is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Versogen participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.