Job Description

General Overview:

Emvolon Inc. ( is an innovative MIT climate-tech spin-off on a mission to convert greenhouse gas emissions into carbon-negative fuels and chemicals like green methanol and green ammonia. Leveraging our patented technology, we transform car engines into cost-effective, modular chemical plants. This groundbreaking approach enables us to support various industries, including maritime, aviation, energy, waste management and agriculture, in powering the global economy without emissions. At Emvolon, we are proud to have attracted capital from notable VC funds and have been recognized with grants from ARPA-E, the US Department of Energy, the US Department of Agriculture, and the National Science Foundation.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer with a proven history of developing FEED packages for chemicals, upstream O&G or RNG plants, to lead the development and scale up of our innovative chemical manufacturing process for Gas-to-methanol conversion. 

As the Sr. Process Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the execution of pilot and demonstration projects, leading process scale up efforts, providing expert guidance on difficult technical challenges, and driving our efforts to meet aggressive technical milestones and customer requirements. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development and commercialization of a transformative, cost-effective chemicals production technology.

Role Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Lead the development of our First-Of-A-Kind (FOAK) commercial system
• Provide technical leadership on process engineering deliverables such as process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), heat and material balances, and equipment specifications
• Perform and review process simulations using tools like Aspen HYSYS
• Guide hazard identification and process safety reviews (HAZOP, PHA)
• Collaborate with EPC vendors to support FEED and to define detailed design specifications for components and overall system
• Manage relationships with vendors, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure timely execution of project deliverables
• Assist with process safety studies, including HAZOP and risk management
• Support the full lifecycle of a FOAK (First of a Kind) system, ensuring it meets both performance and safety standards from the initial factory acceptance test (FAT) through commissioning, to site acceptance test and initial field start-up activities
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements, as well as internal quality standards and best practices
• Develop and maintain documentation on standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work across disciplines to translate process requirements into practical solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable writing documentation and communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of process engineering experience; O&G and RNG (upstream, midstream, or downstream) highly preferred 
• Experience with process intensification and scale up, especially with modular or skid-mounted technologies
• Solid understanding of hydrocarbon processing, gas treating, separation systems, and/or refining
• Proficiency in process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, UniSim, PRO/II)
• Field experience in new equipment/plant commissioning and start up
• Knowledge of process automation, or advanced process control (APC) is a plus
• Strong safety mindset and experience with industrial safety within the context of PHAs and HAZOPs
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast pace environments and remote field locations as required

Location, Travel & Work Authorization

• This is a full-time, on-site role based at our Woburn, MA facility. We are seeking candidates who can work in person as part of a highly collaborative, hands-on engineering team. While the role is primarily office and lab-based, periodic travel is expected to support commissioning and troubleshooting activities at partner and pilot plant sites.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits:

• Health and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous time off and unplugged time
• Flexible work hours and hybrid work opportunities
• Professional development and continuous learning

At Emvolon, our MIT roots run deep in innovation and rigorous scientific and entrepreneurial pursuits. We champion collaboration, a growth mindset, accountability, and diverse perspectives, all while prioritizing employee support and a flexible work environment.

Emvolon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire 

Please submit your application to careers@emvolon.com

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