Chemical Engineer (TE-VSC-SCC-2026-187-LD)
Core
Develop and optimize advanced surface treatments (chemical polishing, electrochemical polishing, electroplating) for high-performance superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) cavities and design new surface treatment facilities.
Role type
Chemical Engineer (Surface Processing & Facility Design)
Builds
SRF accelerating cavities and subassemblies for particle physics research
Domain
Nuclear Physics / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
applied electrochemistry, corrosion science, chemical process safety, multiphysics simulation, materials science (organic/inorganic), wet surface finishing processes, metallurgy, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer
Preferred skills
practical experience in wet surface finishing, knowledge of metals and alloys composition/structure/heat treatments
Technologies
multiphysics simulation tools
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize chemical and electrochemical surface-processing techniques; conduct laboratory-scale trials to improve process performance; define technical requirements and coordinate design/procurement/commissioning of new equipment; develop and implement operating procedures and quality control methods; ensure safety measures and documentation are up to date
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC