Chemical Engineer / Engineering Technician

C-Zero is a hard-tech startup located in Santa Barbara, CA, that is developing a technology for decarbonizing natural gas. The company’s technology uses high temperatures to break down methane, (the primary molecule in natural gas) into hydrogen and solid carbon. C-Zero’s hydrogen can be used to decarbonize a wide range of industries including ammonia production, gasoline and diesel fuel, electric generation, process heat, and fuel cell vehicles, and has the potential to address 75% of global CO2 emissions. Are you excited about working to develop a technology that can support the energy transition?  Check out this role and join our team!

We are recruiting for 2 roles, ranging in experience from 0 - 5 years based on candidate fit with our team.  The role title (Engineering Technician vs Chemical Engineer) will be based on experience and education level of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute projects on the design, fabrication, and operation of targeted experimental units to provide information required to design integrated process units for the conversion of natural gas into solid carbon and hydrogen.
• Work with the engineering team on design and modeling of process units
• Work with engineering firms to manufacture and test components and reactor systems
• Develop CAD models for components and process units
• Generate technical reports and presentations for both internal and external communication
• Assist in the development and design of pilot systems
• Perform heat transfer, chemical process modeling, and techno-economic analysis using industry software tools

Qualifications:

• Certificate, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree  or masters in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field 
• 0 - 5 years of experience, preferably in an R&D environment with laboratory or chemicals handling experience.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, handle delicate parts and equipment, and work with hazardous materials.
• Experience working with power tools.
• Experience using software for digitized work flows
• Background in design and operation of high temperature processing equipment
• Experience with high temperature and/or high-pressure chemical conversion systems operations or modeling.
• Hands-on operation and construction of generic lab equipment (i.e. furnaces, mass flow controllers, Swagelok fittings) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, handle delicate parts and equipment, and work with hazardous materials.
• Some experience or understanding of in-situ and ex-situ lab analytics (i.e. GC, MS, SEM) preferred.