Arbor Energy
R&DProcessEngineer
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“R&D Process Engineer at Arbor Energy. Skills: process engineering, R&D, pilot plant, test stand, process simulation, troubleshooting, chemical engineering fundamentals. drive corrective actions through to verified resolution. Develop operating procedures”
What You'll Achieve.
drive corrective actions through to verified resolution
Industry & Context.
identify technical mysteries and pursue them to root cause; rigorous problem-solving
Willingness and ability to travel to Arbor's test site in San Bernardino, CA (approximately 20–40%, weighted toward active campaign windows)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field, 5+ years of hands-on process engineering experience, meaningful time spent in an R&D, pilot plant, or test stand context, Demonstrated experience troubleshooting fouling, plugging, erosion, instability, or off-design behavior on real hardware, Comfort with commercial process simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, Symmetry, or equivalent), including both steady-state and dynamic simulation, fundamentals in chemical engineering, broad appreciation of adjacent disciplines (mechanical, instrumentation, controls, materials)
Nice to Have
Direct experience with gasification, oxy-combustion, slag-forming combustion, FCC, coker, hydrocracking, refractory-lined reactors, ash- or solids-handling, or other high-temperature, high-pressure, fouling-prone systems, Hands-on operating experience in a pilot plant, test stand, hardware startup, national lab pilot program, or aerospace test cell environment, Programming or scripting proficiency for data reduction and custom analysis (Excel, Python, MATLAB, or similar), Experience with supercritical CO₂, high-pressure (100+ bar) systems, or power generation, Familiarity with PHA/HAZOP leadership, LOPA, and pressure relief design, Background in startup, R&D, or first-of-a-kind hardware development environments
What You'll Do.
drive corrective actions through to verified resolution
Develop operating procedures
startup/shutdown sequences
participate in process hazard analyses (PHA/HAZOP)
Full Job Description
About Us At Arbor Energy drive corrective actions through to verified resolution. Develop operating procedures, run sheets, and startup/shutdown sequences, and participate in process hazard analyses (PHA/HAZOP) as the test program evolves. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field. 5+ years of hands-on process engineering experience, with meaningful time spent in an R&D, pilot plant, or test stand context. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting fouling, plugging, erosion, instability, or off-design behavior on real hardware—able to walk through specific events, diagnostic approaches, and outcomes. Comfort with commercial process simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, Symmetry, or equivalent), including both steady-state and dynamic simulation. Strong fundamentals in chemical engineering and a broad appreciation of adjacent disciplines (mechanical, instrumentation, controls, materials). Willingness and ability to travel to Arbor's test site in San Bernardino, CA (approximately 20–40%, weighted toward active campaign windows). Highly self-driven, with the ability to identify technical mysteries and pursue them to root cause when operating with loose guidance. Strong ownership mentality and curious, inventive mindset comfortable driving rigorous problem-solving in a small, fast-paced startup environment. Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with gasification, oxy-combustion, slag-forming combustion, FCC, coker, hydrocracking, refractory-lined reactors, ash- or solids-handling, or other high-temperature, high-pressure, fouling-prone systems. Hands-on operating experience in a pilot plant, test stand, hardware startup, national lab pilot program, or aerospace test cell environment. Programming or scripting proficiency for data reduction and custom analysis (Excel, Python, MATLAB, or similar). Experience with supercritical CO₂, high-pressure (100+ bar) systems, or power generation. Familiarity with PHA/HAZOP leadership,
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