MAU Workforce Solutions
MAU is hiring a Sr. Engineer R&D for our client in Baltimore, MD. As a Sr. Engineer R&D, you will lead pilot-scale activities, support manufacturing scale-up, and oversee the safe operation of the R&D lab and equipment. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
Benefits Package
Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- Paid vacation
- M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent discipline)
- 10+ years of experience in a hydrometallurgical, chemical manufacturing, or processing environment
- Ability to read or converse in Spanish and/or Chinese
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Self-directed with the ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to travel to global locations as needed
- Maintain Baltimore R&D facilities and ensure all equipment is operational
- Source and install new equipment with R&D Manager approval
- Coordinate with Maintenance and contractors for lab upkeep and construction
- Train R&D staff in safety procedures and serve as Laboratory Supervisor per Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Design and execute approved R&D projects focused on new product processes
- Oversee pilot-scale operations and prepare process flow diagrams and mass-balance calculations
- Support manufacturing scale-up at global production sites
- Maintain detailed project records and deliver weekly updates and final reports
- Present findings to R&D, operations, sales, and business teams
- Assist Process Engineering and Quality with improvements and problem resolution
- Support Sales and Quality teams with customer inquiries and technical issues
- Suggest R&D project ideas for new products or process improvements
- Conduct and summarize technical literature reviews
- Follow all safety rules and participate in safety initiatives
- Laboratory and pilot-scale R&D environment with potential for global travel
- Standard physical requirements for laboratory and pilot plant work