Chemical Engineer

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Entry - Level CHEMICAL ENGINEER/MATERIALS SCIENTIST

ACP Technologies (ACPT)

ABOUT US:

ACP Technologies is an agile, innovative, and growth-oriented company looking to add an entry level chemical engineer to work on the development and commercialization of our proprietary mesophase pitch process. This is a unique opportunity to commercialize groundbreaking innovative technology for a novel application. Position reports directly to the Senior Chemical Engineer.

ACPT is known for its innovative work with carbon materials, including mesophase pitch, isotropic pitch, graphite, carbon fiber, and carbon-carbon composites. These products are used in next generation lithium-ion batteries, rockets, military vehicles, and equipment. These programs are supported by contracts from the DOD and DLA.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

Successful candidates should be knowledgeable in fluid flow, vapor-liquid equilibrium, heat transfer and organic chemistry.

• Interpret lab/plant data and results.
• Troubleshoot process issues with the design team
• Work with the design team to follow existing design of experiments (DOE) and develop additional DOEs to achieve project goals.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and conduct experiments.
• Write reports to share experimental results
• Prepare PowerPoint reports to satisfy sponsor/customer requirements and maintain project funding status.
• Participate in regular meetings with our partners and customers to ensure that key requirements, limitations, and goals are identified and met.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of government updates.

Due to the start-up environment of the company, job duties are always changing. Candidates should have flexibility to pivot tasks and curiosity to learn new subjects and skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

APPLICANT MUST BE A US CITIZEN AND ELIGIBLE FOR A MILITARY SECURITY CLEARANCE

No H1B, F1 or other visa candidates and no green card holders will be considered.

• BS in Chemical Engineering (Materials Science also considered)
• 3+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or applications development, with some project management
• 3+ years lab experience
• Excellent communication skills: well-written data presentation is essential to communicate project success quickly and efficiently.
• Able to work independently but not alone, much of the work requires collaboration and communication with many people, both inside and outside the company

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Excel
• Data analysis
• Communication
• Python
• Matlab

WHAT WE OFFER:

ACPT offers a casual, friendly work environment, medical, dental, and dental insurance, HSA, 401(k) with a 5% match, and more!

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with 5% match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Heath Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Job Type:

• Full-time, up to 50 hours/week

Schedule:

• About 50% 8-hour shift and 50% 12-hour shifts
• Mostly day shift with possibility of night shift
• Monday to Friday with possibility of weekends.
• Schedule uncertainty is due to the large changes occurring with our plant within the next year.

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hitchins, KY : Reliably commute or willing to relocate

Willingness to travel:

• 10% (Preferred)

Work Location: One to two within 15 miles of each other.