ST Equipment & Technology (STET) is the developer of a proprietary separation technology used to process dry powders such as fly ash, mineral ores, food and animal feed materials, by charging and separating particles using electrostatics. STET is a part of Titan America group.
STET has developed a unique technology which requires no chemicals or water to process and upgrade various powders and bulk solids, and hence it offers a greener, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional processes. STET has developed several joint ventures with Titan America, to apply the technology in beneficiating fly ash generated by coal-fired power plants. This allowed the product ash, called ProAsh, to be used in high-value concrete applications, rather than being disposed of in landfills, and also reduced the carbon footprint of the concrete. In addition, STET has developed and commissioned plants processing industrial minerals such as calcium carbonate, talc, and barite, to improve the quality of these materials using its low-cost, low-emissions technology.
STET’s mission is to be a global leader of sustainable, environmentally-sound, cost-effective and reliable solutions that enable the process industries to extract valuable products from feed and waste streams, in a manner that is water-free, emissions-free and low in carbon footprint.
STET has successfully demonstrated its patented electrostatic separation technology in non-food areas, particularly the fly ash and industrial minerals industries. STET is now actively developing new applications for this technology in the food and animal feed sector working on materials such as oil seed meals, dried distillers grain, pulses etc. Learn more at www.steqtech.com.
Position Overview
STET seeks a creative and dynamic engineer to support development of new applications for STET tribo-electrostatic separation technology. The Process Engineer – Food & Feed position will identify and develop new applications of the STET tribo-electrostatic separation technology in the processing of human and animal food ingredients, and agricultural by-products.
This position will manage bench-scale and pilot-scale testing at STET test facilities to develop customer projects as well as assist in R&D for new applications for STET. The position is located in Needham, MA, close to Boston.
This multi-faceted position will report to Manager, Process Engineering and will have responsibilities which include:
- Developing, advancing, and implementing the STET electrostatic separation process for processing of food and animal feed materials.
- Leading bench and pilot scale studies at the Needham pilot plant and laboratory facility in support of technical and business development programs.
- Using design of experiments and data analysis techniques for optimization of test conditions to meet project goals, and make data driven decisions.
- Generating and presenting scientifically and technically sound presentations to support commercial activities and to enable sales of STET separator equipment.
- Identify and develop appropriate analytical techniques required to support the application of electrostatic technology for various materials.
- Conducting pilot scale studies for unit operations such as milling, drying etc. at 3rd party vendors and collect data for scale up for commercial plant.
This individual will become a key contributor to the technical development program as we develop our separation technology for various applications. The individual will also have opportunities to develop skills in new plant design and commissioning as we expand in the US and abroad.
Knowledge and skill requirement
- Bachelor or Master’s (preferred) degree in chemical engineering, food science or engineering, or related field of study.
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience in dry food ingredient processing, or processing equipment industries.
- Knowledge and experience in specifying, commissioning, and optimizing process equipment used in the food and feed industries for processing of dry ingredients.
- Knowledge and interest in experimental design and data analysis. Curiosity to dig deeper in the data and derive conclusions.
- Development oriented mindset. Knowledge of and passion for applying engineering fundamentals for process design, technology improvement, with a strong willingness to learn.
- Capable of developing process designs and mathematical models, while also motivated to roll up sleeves and solve hands-on problems in the lab and pilot plant.
- Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally to work with 3rd party vendors or customer sites for STET separator commissioning.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, consult, and communicate with higher management as well as lab/ pilot plant staff.
STET offers its employees a full range of company benefits and exceptional educational and career opportunities.
STET is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Needham Heights, MA 02494: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- This position requires the successful candidate to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?
Education:
Experience:
- Process engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
