Process Development Engineer II - Pyrolysis Test
CharmFort Lupton, Colombia
Full Time
Posted May 29, 2026
$90k - $135k
Biomass Energy
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Job Description
Our mission is to return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂.
Key Responsibilities
- Test and iterate on next-generation Charm pyrolyzers to develop biomass conversion processes and produce bio-oil and biochar.
- Design experiments, conduct pilot plant trials, and troubleshoot process performance and scale-up challenges.
- Analyze process data using material and energy balances, and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations.
- Develop process engineering documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Process Control Narratives (PCNs).
- Participate in process safety reviews, including Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies, before system testing and implementation of process improvements.
- Support our 24/7 operations through a rotating after-hours coverage schedule, totaling approximately 2-3 weeks per year.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in process development, including at least 2 years working with pilot-scale test systems.
- A strong understanding of heat transfer, mass and energy balances, process controls, and process safety principles.
- Hands-on experience with pilot plant operations, process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, and level sensors), troubleshooting, and rapid prototyping.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- The ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and balance cost, timeline, and impact when making decisions.
- Excitement for scaling hardware and process technologies that can have a meaningful impact on climate change.
- An M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working with bio-oil, biochar, syngas, or other advanced thermochemical processes.
- Familiarity with industrial-scale process systems, equipment, and operations.
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