Process Modeling Engineer

Summary

Join Synonym, a company accelerating the world's transition to sustainable materials, as a Process Modeling Engineer. You will play a key role in developing Scaler, a next-generation process simulation and techno-economic assessment tool. This involves designing and implementing engineering equations and simulation logic for various industrial processes. You will collaborate closely with the software team, shape the product roadmap, and directly interact with users. The ideal candidate possesses strong process engineering fundamentals, experience in process modeling, and excellent communication skills. Synonym offers a competitive compensation package and benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, a daily lunch allowance, unlimited PTO, and a 401(k). While fully remote, a preference exists for candidates near existing team locations (NYC, SF/Bay Area, Boston) open to hybrid work.

Requirements

• Strong fundamentals in process engineering topics, including HMB/MEB development, thermodynamics, and techno-economic analysis
• Proven knowledge and strong understanding of major industrial processes unit operations
• Proven experience in process modeling of entire process include utilities and OSBL systems in addition to core process
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical topics to software team and non-technical colleagues
• High level of ownership and responsibility
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively on a remote team

Responsibilities

• Lead process simulation logic development for Scaler
• Contribute across the project and play an active role in technical decisions
• Help shape our product vision and roadmap based on user feedback
• Work closely with the process engineering, software, platform, and business teams to align product simulation roadmap with internal/external needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in python, matlab, or similar languages
• Early-stage startup experience
• Experience in front end engineering design including developing process simulations, utility summaries and equipment sizing calculations
• Familiarity with multiple science and engineering disciplines (e.g., biology, physics, chemistry)
• BS in Chemical Engineering or a related field preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Daily lunch allowance
• Beautiful office in SoHo (NYC), or coworking space (Boston, SF Bay Area)
• Competitive compensation packages, including equity
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k)
• Team offsites