Adsorption Process Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage mixSorb gas breakthrough analyzer by preparing test plans, working with test technicians, gathering data, analyzing results, and presenting to the team
• Setup ADSIM model based on the DAC process to predict performance KPIs based on various scenarios
• Develop validation plan for dynamic process modeling based on experimental lab data
• Assist System team with simulation results and TEA analysis for different scenarios
• Contribute to literature data for sorbent and novel DAC processes
• Contribute to sorbent characterization and ranking various sorbents
• Evaluate new ideas/processes through modeling and process testing
• Carry out other process development engineering related tasks and projects as required

Requirements

• M.S. or preferably PhD in Chemical Engineering or related fields
• Minimum 3 years of industrial experience, or equivalent experience in gas adsorption related fields.
• Experience with ADSIM adsorption software (preferably) or gPROMS
• Background in adsorption science either by relevant working experience and/or publications in the field of adsorption
• Fundamentals of heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, kinetics, and other chemical engineering principles and disciplines
• Excellence in converting characterization and processing test data from the laboratory to the simulation platform and detail-level data analysis
• Strong background on thermodynamics and adsorption kinetics models
• Deep knowledge and familiarity on breakthrough gas analysis concept and theory and data analysis
• Excellent problem solving and data presentation skills, and ability to work within collaborative, cross functional teams

Desired

• Experience with synthesis of porous solid sorbents for CO2 capture
• Experience with sorbent characterization instruments/maintenance (TGA, FTIR, XRD, DVS, 3-Flex, mixSorb breakthrough instrument)
• Experience in testing and adsorption process modeling
• Knowledge and experience of solid adsorbents and TSA/VTSA or Joule-heating cycle development
• Experience with carbon capture technologies