Chemical Engineering Technologist - Pilot Plant
Myant
- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
We are a multi-disciplinary technology team solving big challenges at the intersection of electronics, deep tech., software, design, advanced manufacturing, and data science.What we offer at Myant:
- Employee stock options
- Paid Sick Days and Floating Days
- Group Health Insurance Plan
- RRSP matching Plan
- Corporate Events
- Exposure working in one of the most innovative and forward-thinking tech companies.
We are seeking a Chemical Engineering Technologist to join the Pilot Plant & Engineering Support team at our Mississauga site. The individual would work as part of the Pilot Plant team to scale-up and commercialize new specialty materials.Responsibilities
- Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses.
- Hands-on work including cleaning, commissioning, operating, and troubleshooting of chemical reactors, pumps, filters, dryers etc.
- Establish new, and continually improve, existing chemical processes.
- Work effectively in a team environment that interfaces with other functions.
- Chemical Engineering Technologist diploma (co-op preferred)
- 2-5 years of experience as a Chemical Engineering Technologist.
- Experience in mechanical set up, maintenance and modification of chemical reactors, pumps, filters, dryers, and lab equipment.
- Experience in execution of pilot scale chemical experiments focusing on research and development of chemical processes.
- Experience in writing standard operating procedures for plant operation.
- Experience in monitoring chemical reactions and recording observations.
- Experience in collecting chemical samples and performing some quality analyses to ensure that they meet standardized specifications using analytical techniques.
- Capable to interpret analytical results to optimize experimental formulations.
- Assist engineers and scientists in the design and modification of chemical processes.
- Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Focused attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with Maintenance, Operations and Engineering teams. A working knowledge of computers with preference given to the Microsoft Office suite, SolidWorks and CAD.