Research and Development Engineer III

Responsibilities

The Research and Development Engineer III creates ideas for new and improved oilseed extraction equipment and processes. They quickly evaluate merit using experience, distill and share ideas for screening, and perform quantitative screening with basic assumptions. Responsibilities include evaluating new ideas, designing and constructing prototypes and lab apparatus, conducting lab experimentation and pilot testing, and analyzing test results and data. The engineer develops new ideas, compiles, documents, and communicates results, and determines and plans subsequent development steps.

They develop R&D capabilities, train and develop team skills in data analysis, fabrication, analytical methods, and tool delivery, and improve the effectiveness and impact of R&D. Duties also involve drafting, reviewing, and managing patent activity, communicating results with commercial and engineering teams, and presenting technology details to customers. The role requires proficiency in equation‑based process simulation software such as Aspen Custom Modeler, Siemens gPROMS, and AVEVA Process Simulation.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and 3 years related research and development engineering experience.
• 36 months of experience in each of the following areas:
• Researching and designing processes and products related to processing agricultural or biological products using experimental methods.
• Using equation‑based process simulation software:
  Aspen Custom Modeler, Siemens gPROMS, AVEVA Process Simulation.
• Performing quantitative ELISA assays on both solid and liquid biological and agricultural materials.
• Designing, operating, and automating bench‑scale experimental apparatus using the Arduino platform.
• Handling, characterizing, and purifying triglycerides and phospholipids.

Full‑time position located in Blaine, MN. Expected travel 5% with possible domestic and international travel to evaluate technology vendors, support customers, and attend academic conferences.

Salary: $144,498 per year.

CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401(k), medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.

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