Senior Chemical Engineer

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

As a Senior Chemical Engineer at Blue Shift, you will be instrumental in developing and optimizing electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes for critical mineral recovery from industrial waste streams. You will lead the design, construction, and operation of lab‑scale reactors and benchtop pilots to validate and scale our core technologies. Your expertise will drive the development of cost‑effective, scalable solutions that advance Blue Shifts mission to accelerate economic resilience by unlocking underutilized resources.

• Design, develop, and optimize electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes for critical mineral extraction.
• Design, construct, and operate benchtop pilots, ensuring successful scale‑up of lab‑scale processes.
• Analyze and interpret data from lab‑scale and pilot systems to inform process optimization.
• Conduct process modeling and simulations to support system design and scalability.
• Develop cost estimates and techno‑economic assessments for new and existing processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams including chemists, engineers, material scientists, and regulatory expertsto integrate sustainability into process design.
• Develop and implement process control strategies to enhance system performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards.
• Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and best practices in electrochemistry, hydrometallurgy, and sustainable process engineering.

• Advanced degree in chemical engineering, electrochemical engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrochemical systems, hydrometallurgy, or chemical process engineering.
• Experience designing, building, and operating lab and/or pilot‑scale electrochemical reactors.
• Proven experience scaling chemical processes from R&D to production.
• In‑depth knowledge of process intensification, flow battery technology, electrodialysis, and hydrometallurgical techniques such as leaching, solvent extraction, and ion exchange.
• Experience with process modeling and simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS, COMSOL, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of collaboration across disciplines.
• Ability to travel to pilot sites and partner facilities as needed.

• Competitive salary and equity incentives.
• Opportunity to work on breakthrough technologies that tackle national resilience.
• Fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment with high‑growth potential.
• Collaborative and supportive team, dedicated to innovation.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Blue Shift Carbon, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.