About florrent
florrent is a Massachusetts-based, minority-owned deep-tech company innovating to design and build the next generation of high energy density ultracapacitors that will stabilize electrical grids and address critical bottlenecks for the adoption of renewable energies, electric vehicles, and net-zero buildings. Our ultracapacitors are manufactured in Western Massachusetts from abundant and regenerative hemp biomass, grown domestically in the US by Black and Indigenous farmers.
About the Culture
At florrent, we are passionate about bringing the benefits of a decarbonized future to everyone. That passion drives everything we do, and how we do it. We are building a team propelled by ambitious goals, and committed to seeing them become reality…to reach those goals, we need to stay connected to what motivates us, and always be real about the challenges ahead.
If that sounds like you, let’s talk! Our careers page is always being updated, but if you find yourself drawn to our mission while none of our current postings are quite the right fit, you can always reach out directly on our Home Page to start a conversation.
About the Job
We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our small, cross-functional team at florrent. A qualified candidate will have experience in process design, process optimization, and process troubleshooting in industrial manufacturing, preferably in processes utilizing rotary calciners and kilns. They will also have experience creating techno-economic analyses or working with contractors to create techno-economic analyses, as well as managing chemical supply chains. They will be responsible for leading and managing projects related to process improvements, new product development, and process validation.
As Senior Process Engineer at florrent, you will report directly to florrent’s Chief Engineer, and work to create prototype facilities for production of our next-generation active material for high energy density ultracapacitors. In moving from prototype to commercial production, you’ll work with stakeholders both inside and outside the company to optimize our process for scale and economic viability, always keeping a keen eye on environmental impact and material sourcing constraints to deliver an equitably derived product with the potential to reshape the ultracapacitor industry.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage process engineering projects from concept to completion, specifically with rotary calciners and kilns for activated carbon production
Design and modify equipment at any process stage to optimize florrent process
Develop process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and process descriptions
Lead prototype- and pilot-scale data collection and analysis efforts
Conduct process simulations and process optimization studies
Work with IP counsel to moat florrent’s process optimizations and improvements
Develop and implement process control strategies and SOPs for a florrent QMS
Ensure compliance with cGMP and OSHA regulations
Provide technical support to production and quality control teams
Mentor and train junior process engineers
Create and validate techno-economic analyses
Manage sourcing and delivery of chemical supply chain
Qualifications
Don’t have all of the qualifications listed below? That’s okay, we still want to hear from you if think there’s good alignment between you and florrent!
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in process engineering in a manufacturing environment, preferably with rotary calciners or kilns
Experience with process simulation software (e.g. Aspen, HYSYS)
Strong understanding of cGMP and OSHA regulations
Experience working within a QMS (e.g. an ISO-9001 environment)
Experience creating techno-economic analyses or working with contractors to create techno-economic analyses
Experience managing sourcing for chemical supply chains