Process Engineer

Position Summary

Safion Renewables converts renewable feedstocks into fuels and specialty chemicals. We are hiring a Process Engineer to support pilot-scale development of our bio-based acetonitrile process in Louisville, Colorado.

This role combines process development, pilot equipment controls, and hands-on work in a hybrid chemical R&D/manufacturing environment. The engineer will support experimental campaigns, strengthen pilot operations, and help translate results into practical process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute pilot-scale process development work for the bio-ACN program, including trial preparation, equipment operation, data collection, and documentation.
• Operate and improve controls used on pilot-scale equipment and support stable, repeatable test campaigns.
• Support equipment assembly, modification, and maintenance, including plumbing, welding, and related facility work.
• Use basic MS Office, Python,  and/or C skills for data handling, automation, or controls tasks when appropriate.
• Support process sampling and purity evaluation and work with analytical resources to interpret results.
• Work shifts when pilot activities require additional coverage.

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in an engineering discipline.
• 5 years of industrial experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with industrial pilot-scale equipment and pilot-scale process development.
• Experience with controls used on pilot-scale process equipment.
• A practical, adaptable approach and willingness to learn across process and equipment needs.
• Flexibility to work shifts when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education or professional experience in chemical engineering or process engineering.
• Working familiarity with Python or C .
• Hands-on building, plumbing, or welding experience.
• Experience with GC-MS, Karl Fischer titration, UV-Vis spectroscopy, titration, or general purity analysis.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan, 100% match up to 4%
• Vacation: 15 vacation days, 7 sick days, and 10 company holidays annually, subject to company policy.
• Salary: $105,000 to $135,000 per year.
• Equity stock option participation

How to Apply

Apply to this posting or Send your resume and a brief statement describing your relevant pilot-scale or process development experience to careers@safionrenewables.com with the subject "Process Engineer Bio ACN."