Chemical Process Engineer Job at ACP Technologies LLC, Ashland, KY

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  • ACP Technologies LLC
  • Ashland, KY

Job Description

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Entry - Level CHEMICAL ENGINEER

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. Primary responsibilities include:

  • 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.
  • Operate the pilot plants during DOE runs to ensure steps are appropriately followed.

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)
  • 1+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or applications development, with some project management OR
  • 1+ 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 6% match, and more!

Benefits offered:

  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) with 6% match
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Heath Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life insurance
  • Sick Time

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Casual work, Relocation, Work alone, H1b, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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