Senior Process Engineer- Battery Materials - Cabot Corporation

Your Role at Cabot

Provide technical supports in execution of chemical process design for small and large capital projects. Can lead engineering work on Engineering regional-scale projects or engineers working at local-level Manufacturing capital or retrofit projects.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Provide process engineering support to variety of small to large capital projects and plant sustaining activities• Develop Process Flow Diagrams and Heat & Material Balances• Develop new and redline existing Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams• Develop new and redline existing Interlock Narratives• Facilitate and/or support improvement projects, maintenance projects and aid in process troubleshooting• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting process, instrumentation and controls, and equipment problems• Lead and work with mechanical/instrumentation engineers to investigate and develop new equipment and technologies to improve chemical production and control processes• Author, maintain and update engineering and equipment standards & assist with training when applicable• Support cost estimates of CapEx and Opex• Participate in the evaluation and selection of process, equipment, external engineering firms and vendors• Work on cost reduction projects and collaborate with procurement to ensure good supply assurance (reliable flow of raw material supply through the production cycle)• Support plant manufacturing operations as needed by providing technical expertise

What You Will Bring to Cabot

• Solid knowledge of chemistry, chemical process design, process control and instrumentation, and/or chemical equipment• Strong knowledge with material fluidization, acid treatment/purification, and dispersion process• Experience with carbon black, chemical batch production process, material (liquid, gas, and solid) handling/conveying, and wastewater treatment • Self sufficient chemical process calculation and simulation, such as ASPEN Simulation Software• Strong engineering execution knowledge and experience to lead technical developments in cross-functional teams. Self-starter; excellent management and organizational skills• Works independently as needed for the technical development execution of early phase capital projects. • Demonstrates solid ability to recognize and recommend new or improved techniques and processes• Ability to formulate and present ideas in a convincing and persuasive manner; give technical advice. • May require local or regional travel

Education/Experience

• MS or Ph.D in Chemistry (preferred) or Chemical Engineering in related discipline with 10+ years of related experience• Experience of working with FEED/EPC/EPCm firms is a must