Engineer
Talascend is currently seeking an Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Overview
The role involves supporting the research and development of air purification, catalysis, thermal management, and fuel cell technologies, working with cross-functional teams to drive the development of key technologies from early design to commercialization.
Responsibilities
- Support the research and development of air purification, catalysis, thermal management, and fuel cell technologies that provide competitive advantages at the component and system levels
- Work with cross-functional R&D, engineering, manufacturing teams to drive the development of key technologies from early design to commercialization
- Design, build, and test chemicals, materials, subsystem prototypes as well as gas and liquid test stands
- Analyze data to find critical factors and gain a fundamental understanding of science behind key technologies
- Communicate results to project leads, leadership, and customers
- Complete tasks within planned schedule and budget
- Support customer relationships & external funding opportunities on new technologies
- Contribute to our world-class safety and environmental stewardship program by always operating in a safety-conscious manner
- Apply learning and knowledge to multiple product lines
Qualifications
- BS or Masters in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry or related field
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Enthusiastic with a commitment to excellence
- A sense of urgency and drive to achieve results
- Team oriented; enthusiastic about working on interdisciplinary and multi-site teams
- Good written and oral communication skills, ability to create presentations and reports
- Strong knowledge of gas, liquid, and process technology and associated safety
- Knowledge of chemical analysis and material characterization techniques
- Ability to analyze and solve challenging problems across multiple technologies
- Ability to collaborate virtually in global teams across time zones
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
- Fosters an open, honest, collaborative, and respectful working environment
Shift
100% on site.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.