Engineer Pilot Co - op

Engineer Pilot Co-op

Sublime Systems is seeking a creative and motivated Engineering Intern to support the dynamic operations of the Sublime Systems pilot plant. This role is expected to be hands-on, with a significant amount of time spent engaging in pilot operation and troubleshooting. The pilot plant is in a key position within the company, scaling up R&D technologies in preparation for further commercialization while also producing significant quantities of Sublime materials for research, development, and use. In this role, you will learn to operate our pilot plant using an HMI, take and analyze process samples, and aid in the collection of data as we develop and scale up processes. You will also help to maintain pilot equipment, implement process improvements, and execute experiments to inform scale-up decisions. This is a paid full time (40 hr/wk) in person position located in Somerville, MA.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong sense for chemical safety, organization, and attention to detail.
• Previous internship and/or lab experience.
• An eagerness for hands-on work and for learning new processes and unit operations.
• The ability to make keen observations on process anomalies, recommend process improvements, and articulate findings.

Responsibilities include:

• Daily operation of pilot system, controlled with a PLC system through an HMI
• Perform necessary pre-operation and end of shift activities to ensure proper equipment start-up and operation on multiple pieces of equipment. This will include reactors, pumps, agitators, filter presses, etc.
• Participate in the sample prep, analysis and interpretation of lab and pilot scale data.
• Participate in downstream product processing
• Document process operations
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair of pilot equipment
• Perform routine investigative tear downs of process equipment to capture physical materials characteristics
• Facilitate installation and assembly of new equipment.
• Maintain pilot plant conditions in a fashion that facilitates cleanliness and productivity
• Move reasonably sized drums of chemicals and packages of raw materials by hand or using a hand pallet jack (no forklift operation)

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

• Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of and passion for applying engineering fundamentals to chemical plant design and operation
• Able to lift objects up to 50 lb, climb ladders, and work on step stools
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and quality, without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Balance, perspective, and a good sense of humor.

Sublime Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Sublime Systems use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.