What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Chemical Engineer position at Decarbontek?
Decarbontek | Greater Boston, Massachusetts | Full-Time | Onsite
Decarbontek is a Boston-area climate technology startup pioneering innovative carbon capture and carbon removal technologies. We have developed a best-in-class MOF-based solid adsorbent, state-of-the-art structured adsorbent contactors, and a revolutionary rapid swing adsorption process powered by waste heat or renewable electricity.
Our vertically integrated technology platform has the potential to transform the carbon capture and removal industry by significantly reducing the cost of CO₂ removal, mitigating climate change, and advancing a more sustainable future.
As we accelerate the commercialization of our technology, we are seeking a Senior Chemical/Process Engineer to join our growing team. This is a highly hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys designing experiments, operating equipment, analyzing data, and taking technologies from the laboratory toward commercial-scale deployment.
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair proprietary laboratory and test equipment.
- Design, build, and execute laboratory and bench-scale experiments for carbon capture and removal.
- Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data and results.
- Support the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of test equipment and pilot systems.
- Visit industrial sites to monitor equipment fabrication, installation, commissioning, and operation.
- Work closely with external partners, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful execution of testing and field projects.
- Communicate technical findings, project progress, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field with at least 3 years of industry experience, or a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with experimental design, data analysis, and technical data presentation.
- Strong hands-on mechanical and hardware skills.
- Experience working in a hands-on research, laboratory, pilot, or manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with manual tools and equipment used for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time, including visits to industrial and pilot sites.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- At least two professional references.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of experience with process simulation, including software such as Aspen.
- Experience with industrial gas separation, adsorption processes, or flue gas systems.
- Experience with point-source carbon capture or direct air capture (DAC) technologies.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks.
- Experience with pilot-scale equipment, process development, commissioning, or scale-up.
Why Join Decarbontek?
At Decarbontek, you will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of chemical engineering, advanced materials, process development, and climate technology. You will play a hands-on role in advancing innovative carbon capture and removal technologies from laboratory development toward commercial deployment.
We offer:
- Competitive base salary
- Generous stock option plan
- Medical and dental insurance
- Retirement savings plan with matching contributions
- Opportunity to work on technologies addressing one of the world's most important sustainability challenges
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and list of references to info@decarbon.tech.