Vibrantz Technologies Inc. · 13 hours ago
Senior Engineer, R&D
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVibrantz Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions. The Senior Engineer, R&D will be responsible for overseeing the upkeep of R&D facilities, designing and executing R&D projects, and providing technical support for manufacturing scale-up, while ensuring safety and compliance in the laboratory environment.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Ensure the upkeep of the Baltimore R&D facilities (pilot and labs). Maintain existing equipment so everything is in working order. Source new equipment, as approved by the R&D Manager
Interface with the Maintenance Department and contractors to ensure proper completion of laboratory maintenance and construction activities
Ensure that all Baltimore R&D employees are trained in the relevant safety rules, regulations, and procedures. Act as the Laboratory Supervisor for the Baltimore R&D Lab, as described in the company’s Chemical Hygiene Plan
Design and execute approved R&D projects with a focus on developing processes for new products and ensure their robustness for successful implementation. This includes oversight of the pilot-scale activities at the Baltimore site. Establish process flow diagram and conduct mass-balance calculation that facilitate the scale-up to the industrial scale
Provide technical support for the manufacturing scale-up of development projects at any of Vibrantz’s global production locations
Maintain records of project work, provide regular (e.g. weekly) updates, and write timely reports upon completion
Communicate project findings and results to R&D team members and operation/sales/business teams
Provide assistance to Process Engineering and Quality on projects and tasks to improve process reliability, efficiency, safety and quality as well as on resolving plant process problems
Provide support to Quality and Sales in answering customer questions, resolving technical issues and promoting Vibrantz products
Propose ideas for R&D projects with a primary focus on new products, but also on modified processes that would lead to cost reductions or to quality improvements
Conduct literature searches and summarize information
Follow safety rules and practices. Participate in R&D, corporate and plant safety activities
Travel to global Vibrantz locations as required
Qualification
Required
M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent discipline) and minimum 10 years of work experience in a hydrometallurgical/chemical manufacturing or processing environment
Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing required
Ability to operate in a self-directed manner and make independent decisions
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Preferred
Ability to read or to converse in Spanish and/or Chinese preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
Paid vacation
401K
Company
Vibrantz Technologies Inc.
Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global technology leader in color solutions, functional coatings and specialty minerals whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life in countless products across a broad array of end markets.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Wendy Simpson - CP, CSSGB
Executive Assistant to CEO & CFO
Recent News
2024-04-23
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