Senior Process Engineer, Technology Transfer - Internal

Skokie, IL
Full Time
Experienced
Senior Process Engineer, Technology Transfer

Key Responsibilities
Technology Transfer:
  • Lead the transfer of new process technologies and improvements from Science and Technology to commercial operations.
  • Collaborate closely with R&D, process engineering, project engineering, and commercial operations teams to ensure safe and reliable integration of new technologies.
  • Interface with technology vendors where applicable to understand commercial designs
Process Design and Development:
  • Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for new and existing processes.
  • Create engineering designs, specifications, and other necessary documentation for project implementation.
  • Utilize process modeling software (HYSYS/Aspen) to perform process engineering design and/or optimize existing designs
  • Interface with vendors or use in-house tools, software, and/or external expertise to perform preliminary capital costing for updated designs
  • Organize and attend safety studies such as HAZOP for new process designs
  • Review start up, shut down, operations and maintenance strategies with Global Services and Reliability teams
Tool and Template Creation:
  • Develop and standardize tools, templates, and methodologies to facilitate efficient technology transfers.
  • Ensure consistency and accuracy in documentation and design processes.
Project Management:
  • Create and monitor a pipeline of anticipated technology transfer projects
  • Create a formal work process for technology transfer to ensure consistency and quality of tech transfer process.
  • Engage support from supporting teams to execute on multiple technology transfer projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery
Collaboration and Communication:
  • Act as a liaison between R&D, engineering, and operations to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals and timelines.
  • Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and presentations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Technical Leadership:
  • Mentor, coach, and develop junior engineers and cross-functional team members.
  • Provide expert guidance on best practices for process design, scale-up, and optimization.
  • Lead technical and safety reviews and provide critical feedback to ensure high standards of project execution.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence within the engineering team.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and represent the engineering team in strategic discussions and decision-making processes.

Position Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Petroleum, or related Engineering.
  • 8-15 years of professional experience with a focus on technology development and design
  • Proven experience in developing and scaling bioprocessing or chemical processes.
  • Strong knowledge of process design, including PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment specifications.
  • Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
  • Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills
  • Experience in a commercial manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
  • Up to 10% of global travel is required to support projects
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Hybrid – A minimum of two in-office days per week is required

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.

This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. LanzaTech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
 
We are not able to support work visa sponsorship with this role and preference will be given to local candidates.
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