Location: Hitchins,KY, USA
Full Job DescriptionEntry - Level CHEMICAL ENGINEER/MATERIALS SCIENTISTACP Technologies (ACPT)ABOUT US:ACP Technologies is an agile, innovative, and growth-oriented company looking to add an entry level chemical engineer to work on the development and commercialization of our proprietary mesophase pitch process. This is a unique opportunity to commercialize groundbreaking innovative technology for a novel application. Position reports directly to the Senior Chemical Engineer.ACPT is known for its innovative work with carbon materials, including mesophase pitch, isotropic pitch, graphite, carbon fiber, and carbon-carbon composites. These products are used in next generation lithium-ion batteries, rockets, military vehicles, and equipment. These programs are supported by contracts from the DOD and DLA.PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:Successful candidates should be knowledgeable in fluid flow, vapor-liquid equilibrium, heat transfer and organic chemistry.Interpret lab/plant data and results.Troubleshoot process issues with the design teamWork with the design team to follow existing design of experiments (DOE) and develop additional DOEs to achieve project goals.SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Plan and conduct experiments.Write reports to share experimental resultsPrepare PowerPoint reports to satisfy sponsor/customer requirements and maintain project funding status.Participate in regular meetings with our partners and customers to ensure that key requirements, limitations, and goals are identified and met.Assist in the preparation and presentation of government updates.Due to the start-up environment of the company, job duties are always changing. Candidates should have flexibility to pivot tasks and curiosity to learn new subjects and skills.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:APPLICANT MUST BE A US CITIZEN AND ELIGIBLE FOR A MILITARY SECURITY CLEARANCENo H1B, F1 or other visa candidates and no green card holders will be considered.BS in Chemical Engineering (Materials Science also considered)3+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or applications development, with some project management3+ years lab experienceExcellent communication skills: well-written data presentation is essential to communicate project success quickly and efficiently.Able to work independently but not alone, much of the work requires collaboration and communication with many people, both inside and outside the companyPREFERRED SKILLS:ExcelData analysisCommunicationPythonMatlabWHAT WE OFFER:ACPT offers a casual, friendly work environment, medical, dental, and dental insurance, HSA, 401(k) with a 5% match, and more!Benefits offered:Paid time off401(k) with 5% matchDental insuranceHealth insuranceVision InsuranceHeath Savings Account (HSA)Life insuranceADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Job Type:Full-time, up to 50 hours/weekSchedule:About 50% 8-hour shift and 50% 12-hour shiftsMostly day shift with possibility of night shiftMonday to Friday with possibility of weekends.Schedule uncertainty is due to the large changes occurring with our plant within the next year.Supplemental pay types:Bonus payAbility to commute/relocate:Hitchins, KY : Reliably commute or willing to relocateWillingness to travel:10% (Preferred)Work Location: One to two within 15 miles of each other.