BlueShift · 5 months ago
Senior Chemical Engineer
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBlueShift is a company focused on accelerating economic resilience through the recovery of critical minerals from industrial waste streams. As a Senior Chemical Engineer, you will lead the development and optimization of electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, driving the design and operation of lab-scale reactors and pilots to validate and scale innovative technologies.
Assistive TechnologyMineralRecycling
Responsibilities
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 experts to 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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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.
Company
BlueShift
BlueShift operates as an electrochemical climate tech innovator.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$2.17MKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy CenterGreentown Labs
2025-08-15Grant· $0.07M
2025-03-19Pre Seed· $2.1M
2024-12-19Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Deep Patel
Co-Founder/CEO
Jessica Dabrowski
CSO & Co-Founder
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