Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Process Engineer opportunity in Butte, Montana, with a confidential employer. This hands-on role is designed for a practitioner who thrives in a laboratory-centered environment. Drive the experimental and analytical groundwork for a rapidly advancing product line.

Role Snapshot

Company Confidential Employer Location Butte, Montana, USA Industry Aerospace / Defense Compensation $75,000 - $95,000 per year

Employment Type

Full Time/Direct Hire Remote Status No Remote Total Openings 1 Work Experience 3 - 7 years

Opportunity

This is more than a typical desk job—it's a chance to put your chemistry and engineering skills to work in a hands-on lab environment where your experiments directly shape a cutting-edge product. Every day offers a new puzzle to solve, from refining analytical methods to uncovering insights that drive real-world impact.

You'll be at the center of a fast-moving innovation cycle, running experiments, analyzing data, and ensuring that every finding is accurately captured and translated into actionable improvements. The product you support is advancing rapidly, and your contributions will be visible and valued by a team that prizes precision and curiosity.

We're looking for a chemical engineer or chemist with a deep practical streak—someone who loves being in the lab, troubleshooting instruments, and turning raw data into clear conclusions. If you have a bachelor's degree and several years of industry experience, and you take pride in documenting your work and collaborating across functions, this role is built for you.

Butte, Montana, offers more than a job; it offers an unparalleled lifestyle with access to world-class outdoor recreation. Whether you're skiing at Big Sky or exploring Yellowstone, adventures await. Plus, a competitive salary, annual bonus, and full relocation support make this move both exciting and practical. Step into a role where your expertise is the foundation of innovation—apply today.

• A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline is required; a master's degree is highly valued
• You must have 3 to 7 years of relevant industry experience
• You need hands-on laboratory experience with a proven commitment to safety
• You must be able to plan and conduct experiments with disciplined documentation and traceable data capture
• Familiarity with standard analytical techniques like HPLC, GC, and spectroscopy is essential
• Strong troubleshooting skills in laboratory and pilot-plant settings are required
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, MATLAB, or Python is non-negotiable

• You'll earn a competitive annual salary between $75,000 and $95,000, based on experience
• An annual bonus rewards your contributions directly
• Full relocation support is available to help you move to Butte, Montana
• You'll work on an exciting, rapidly progressing product that offers genuine technical challenges
• The role provides a rich blend of hands-on lab work and advanced data analysis
• Butte's prime location puts you just two hours from Yellowstone National Park and Big Sky Ski Resort
• Join a collaborative team that values practical problem-solving and career growth

• You will design and carry out laboratory experiments that build the analytical foundation for an innovative product line
• You will operate and maintain analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, and spectroscopy systems
• You will analyze and interpret data using advanced tools like MATLAB or Python
• You will uphold rigorous safety protocols and promote a culture of disciplined experimentation
• You will document every procedure and result to ensure traceability and reproducibility
• You will troubleshoot process issues in both laboratory and pilot-plant settings
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate experimental insights into product improvements

• A master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline is highly valued