Chemical/Process Engineer
2 - 5 years
Minnetonka, MN
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
Company Description
Microbeam Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leader in advanced fuel quality analysis and critical minerals separation, extraction, and refinement. Established in 1992, MTI has completed over 1,700 commercial projects, serving industries such as power generation, resource exploration, metals processing, and research. The company works with both industry and government partners to produce solutions for the power industry and new technologies advancing the domestic production of critical minerals.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chemical Engineer or Process Engineer with 5–7 years of industry experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, constructing, and operating laboratory, bench-scale, and/or pilot-scale systems. This role requires a hands-on engineer with the ability to translate conceptual processes into functional experimental systems and provide process insight to support scale-up and optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Skills
Work Environment
Pay & Benefits
Pay based on experience
Benefits include paid leave and 100% of the Employee’s premium for dental and vision insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of ND and 100% of the full single rate or ½ of the family rate for health insurance, whichever is greater. MTI matches Employee’s contribution up to 3% of Employee’s gross salary per pay period for retirement through Ascensus Retirement services. MTI also covers 100% of long-term disability insurance through UNUM for Employee.
Microbeam Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leader in advanced fuel quality analysis and critical minerals separation, extraction, and refinement. Established in 1992, MTI has completed over 1,700 commercial projects, serving industries such as power generation, resource exploration, metals processing, and research. The company works with both industry and government partners to produce solutions for the power industry and new technologies advancing the domestic production of critical minerals.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chemical Engineer or Process Engineer with 5–7 years of industry experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, constructing, and operating laboratory, bench-scale, and/or pilot-scale systems. This role requires a hands-on engineer with the ability to translate conceptual processes into functional experimental systems and provide process insight to support scale-up and optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, construct, and operate lab-, bench-, and pilot-scale equipment for process development and testing
- Perform process modeling, simulation, and analysis to support R&D and scale-up activities
- Develop and execute experimental plans, analyze data, and document findings
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including R&D, engineering, and business operations
- Contribute to process optimization, technology transfer, and scale-up to commercial systems
- Maintain safe lab and pilot plant operations, ensuring adherence to company and regulatory standards
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field
- 5–7 years of relevant engineering experience in an industrial, research, or pilot plant setting
- Demonstrated experience constructing and operating experimental systems (lab/bench/pilot scale)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and documentation skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience with FactSage for thermochemical modeling
- Familiarity with Aspen Plus or Aspen HYSYS for process simulation
- Experience using LabVIEW for process control and instrumentation
- Knowledge of metals and/or materials processing, thermal systems, chemical reaction engineering, or separations
Work Environment
- In-office computer work (reporting, data interpretation, modeling)
- Hands-on work in lab and pilot plant environments
- Occasional travel may be required (e.g., equipment vendors, scale-up partners)
Pay & Benefits
Pay based on experience
Benefits include paid leave and 100% of the Employee’s premium for dental and vision insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of ND and 100% of the full single rate or ½ of the family rate for health insurance, whichever is greater. MTI matches Employee’s contribution up to 3% of Employee’s gross salary per pay period for retirement through Ascensus Retirement services. MTI also covers 100% of long-term disability insurance through UNUM for Employee.
Skills
Environmental Services