ETCH, INC · 5 months ago
Process Engineer - Furnace
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expETCH is a startup focused on commercializing a new decarbonization technology for hydrogen and solid carbon production. The Process Engineer will be responsible for developing and optimizing processes, ensuring efficiency and safety, and driving continuous improvements.
ChemicalGreenTechIndustrial
Responsibilities
Design thermal processes: Develop and design furnaces and furnace improvements for specific materials or processes. Design and integrate heating systems, including electric elements tailored to process requirements
Thermal modeling: Use simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL, or CFD tools) to model heat transfer, combustion, fluid flow, and temperature distribution inside the furnace
Material selection: Specify appropriate refractory materials, insulation, and structural components for furnace linings and housings
Efficiency improvements: Identify ways to reduce energy consumption, increase thermal efficiency, and minimize heat losses
Process control: Define instrumentation and control strategies (temperature sensors, feedback loops, PID tuning) to ensure stable operation
Prototype testing: Participate in commissioning and testing of furnace systems; validate thermal performance against design specs
Data analysis: Monitor and interpret thermal profiles, gas flows, emissions, and process parameters for continuous improvement
Prepare documentation: Create P&IDs, process flow diagrams, technical specifications, and operation manuals
Regulatory compliance: Ensure designs comply with safety standards, environmental regulations (e.g., emissions control), and industry codes (e.g., ASME, API, NFPA)
Work with engineering team: Collaborate on integration with mechanical systems and solids handling
Liaise with vendors: Evaluate and manage suppliers of furnace components and subsystems
Failure analysis: Investigate and resolve furnace failures, overheating, or uneven heating issues and recommend and implement system upgrades
Prevent workplace safety hazards by system recommendations, implementation, and routine inspections
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or related field
10+ years of experience in process engineering
Experience with furnace operation, design, and optimization in industries such as metallurgy, glass manufacturing, ceramics, or petrochemicals
Background in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Must be able to work safely and follow safety precautions in industrial environments (temperature, humidity, noise, confined spaces, etc.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment toward timely execution of goals
Preferred
Experience with process simulation software and statistical analysis tools preferred
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and environmental regulations
Company
ETCH, INC
ETCH’s revolutionary decarbonization technology delivers unrivaled economic value and versatility that will accelerate the clean energy transition.
2-10 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
Emerald Development Managers
2023-07-25Seed· $7.5M
Leadership Team
Katie Ellet
Chief Executive Officer
Jonah Erlebacher
Chief Technology Officer
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