Chemical Engineer
Company: Pivotal Systems
Location: Fremont
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Chemical Engineer
Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Chemical Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have
extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in chemical and
material reactions, reaction kinetics, and mass transfer processes.
This role involves designing, optimizing, and scaling up chemical
processes to improve efficiency, sustainability, and product
quality. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimize
chemical processes for new and existing products. Conduct
experiments and simulations related to chemical reaction
engineering, material interactions, and mass transfer. Analyze
process data to improve yield, safety, and cost efficiency.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate process
innovations into production. Develop and validate reaction models
to predict performance at different scales. Prepare technical
documentation, reports, and presentations. Ensure all activities
comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations. Required
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (preferred) or
related field; Masters degree with significant experience will be
considered. Strong background in chemical reaction kinetics,
catalysis, mass transfer, and thermodynamics. Experience with
process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, COMSOL, ChemCAD, or
similar). Demonstrated ability to design and conduct laboratory and
pilot-scale experiments. Proficiency in analyzing complex data and
applying modeling or statistical techniques. Excellent
communication and technical writing skills. Preferred Skills &
Experience: Experience in materials processing or surface reaction
engineering. Familiarity with advanced analytical and
characterization techniques. Knowledge of process scale-up and
technology transfer. Track record of publications or patents in
relevant areas.
Keywords: Pivotal Systems, San Rafael , Chemical Engineer, Engineering , Fremont, California
