Process Engineer I

Houston, TX 77035

Process Engineer I

Solugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is the world’s first sustainable molecule factory—the Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels—all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

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Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and combating climate change? We're always on the lookout for dynamic individuals who blend passion with adaptability. You thrive in an environment where curiosity propels you, questions are celebrated, and insights power your work. As a self-starter, you’ll embrace the pace and uncertainty of startup culture– that’s where the best ideas flourish. At our core, we prioritize safety above all, value respect for others, and consider creative problem-solving a superpower.

Reporting to the Engineering Team, this individual will contribute to the team responsible for process exploration and improvement of Solugen’s prospective manufacturing assets. This is a hands-on role where the individual’s initiative, engineering prowess, energy level, and creativity for process engineering will make a substantial impact on the company. This individual will also be responsible for understanding Solugen’s core process technologies and being able to leverage this expertise to support pilot and commercial plant operations. This individual may travel to customer field sites for modular plant deployment and new technology implementation. As the company grows and the individual progresses, the ideal candidate for this position can move up and laterally to different areas within the company including commercial plant operations, project engineering and process optimization.