Role description
R&D Characterization & Test Engineer
AtocoAbout the company – Atoco, Inc. is a startup company founded by the distinguished scientist Prof. Omar Yaghi, the inventor of MOF and COF chemistry, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2025. Atoco is currently working on technologies in the fields of atmospheric water harvesting and CO₂ capture. www.atoco.com
This position will join the R&D team that will be working on technology development and commercialization of different water vapor and CO₂ capture systems.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Operate commercial gas-phase adsorption devices
- Conduct breakthrough measurements using custom-built breakthrough devices.
- Operate analytical instruments, including gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, and FTIR spectrometers, for gas-phase analysis.
- Perform experiments utilizing thermal gravimetric analyzers.
- Maintain a clean and organized test lab environment.
- Support commissioning and field testing of equipment.
- Provide technical support for ongoing maintenance and upgrades.
- Maintain an electronic notebook detailing all observations and measurements.
- Contribute to the intellectual property of the company by writing and participating in invention disclosures
- Perform periodic reporting to management and participate in technical meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field.
- Understanding phase-change phenomena, gas-phase adsorption phenomena.
- Strong understanding of industrial hardware components and electrical schematics, system P&ID.
- Proven experience in laboratory or industry setting.
- Familiarity with machine operation and control systems.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Familiar with health and safety procedures in production.