Process Engineer (Chemical

Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
United States, Rhode Island, East Providence
3 Dexter Road (Show on map)
Jul 05, 2025
Process Engineer (Chemical) This position requires a process design engineer with a background in industrial manufacturing. This position requires judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria while devising new approaches to designs and process technology. Duties: Responsible for the design, engineering, and support of complex capital improvement projects. Acquire knowledge of existing processes and production designs. Design and develop new processes and equipment working with outside engineering firms and vendors. Identify, investigate, and evaluate feasibility of new or updated technology to improve existing processes. Process design including PFDs, P&IDs, utility sizing, process layout, equipment specifications, submittals, selection, and drawings. Data collection, analysis, and interpretation to better understand and resolve process problems. Communicate data to senior management to facilitate decision making. Active commissioning and calibration of process equipment. Development of and documentation for preventative maintenance guidelines for existing and new processes and plants. Provide process engineering and startup support for projects managed by other engineers. Work on multiple, simultaneous assignments. Preferred Experience: Previous experience working within an industrial chemical facility a plus Previous experience working with converting processes such as coating, laminating, and slitting a plus. Knowledge of supercritical CO2 drying technology, processes, and equipment helpful Familiar with the design of ASME vessels and hazardous location equipment and instruments. Ability to size processes (vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, piping) based on the process needs. Familiarity with emission controls regulations, sizing, equipment, and processes helpful Required Qualifications: 1 - 5 Years' recent experience in a manufacturing environment, chemical processing preferred Experience in Converting Industry a Plus 1-5 years' proven chemical process or converting engineering experience BS Chemical Engineering or Engineering Physics Demonstrate superior communication skills to deliver engaging, informative and well-organized presentations. Aspen Aerogels is taking every measure to protect our employees and visitors during the Covid-19 situation. For Our Rhode Island Applicants: Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence, RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28, Chapter 29-6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws, which governs Worker's Compensation. Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.