Process Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to support the design, scale-up, and operation of Anthro’s new production facility for advanced electrolyte materials for use in next-generation lithium-ion batteries, enabling cleaner energy storage solutions and domestic supply chain resilience. In this role, the Process Engineer will serve as a technical contributor and owner’s representative, ensuring that engineering contractors, equipment vendors, and construction partners deliver against project scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements. The role requires a strong background in process engineering, equipment specification, vendor oversight, and commissioning, with the ability to critically evaluate engineering deliverables and manage interfaces across multiple stakeholders. This role will also require up to 30% travel for FAT, SAT and site commissioning activities. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of process engineering experience at an EPC working on chemical or specialty materials projects, or production engineering, including direct involvement in large capital projects from design through commissioning.  Key Responsibilities:  Owner’s Engineering Oversight  Act as the technical representative for the owner, reviewing process designs, PFDs, P&IDs, and engineering documentation from EPC contractors and vendors.  Provide independent technical input to ensure designs are fit-for-purpose, safe, and aligned with operational requirements.  Ensure alignment between process development, plant design, and long-term operability.  Equipment & Vendor Management  Review and approve equipment specifications prepared by EPC firms.  Lead owner’s side technical reviews of vendor proposals and support vendor selection processes.  Monitor vendor fabrication, testing, and delivery to ensure compliance with specifications, schedule, and budget.  Participate in FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) and SATs (Site Acceptance Tests) as owner’s representative.  Commissioning & Start-Up Support  Develop commissioning strategy and oversee detailed commissioning plans from third-party vendors.  Ensure appropriate testing, validation, and performance criteria are built into commissioning procedures.  Represent Anthro during commissioning and start-up, providing oversight, troubleshooting support, and performance acceptance review.  Project & Stakeholder Interface  Collaborate with internal stakeholders (operations, EHS, quality, supply chain) to ensure plant design supports long-term business objectives.  Act as the technical liaison between the company and EPC firms, OEMs, and third-party consultants.  Provide updates on process engineering status, risks, and issues to project leadership.  Risk, Safety & Quality Assurance  Proactively identify technical risks in process design, equipment, and commissioning activities.  Ensure compliance with industry best practices, process safety management (PSM), and regulatory requirements.  Support implementation of quality assurance systems to validate engineering and construction deliverables.  Requirements Required  Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or related field.  3+ years of process engineering experience in chemical manufacturing, specialty materials, battery electrolytes, pharmaceuticals, or related industries.  Proven experience working for an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm, or as a Production Engineer in a chemical process facility.   Strong background in equipment specification, technical reviews, and commissioning oversight.  Proven ability to represent the owner’s interests while managing multiple external stakeholders.  Preferred  Master’s degree in chemical engineering or similar field.  Experience in lithium-ion battery materials, electrolytes, or advanced energy materials.  Familiarity with large-scale CAPEX projects ($50M+) in chemical or materials manufacturing.  Professional certifications: PE, PMP, or Six Sigma.  Key Competencies  Strong technical judgment and ability to evaluate complex engineering deliverables.  Skilled in vendor and contractor management, with a focus on accountability and quality.  Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD/Revit, MS Project, MS Office.  Effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator.  Ability to balance project objectives (scope, cost, schedule) with long-term operability and safety.  Benefits Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience. Expected salary range is $88,000 to $110,000 15 Vacation Days, 10+ Holidays, Sick time off Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members, 60% coverage for dependents 401k with match Paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work policy Diverse and inclusive work environment