Rise Reforming, a Y Combinator startup, is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer to join their team in the Chicago area. The role involves a $125K+ salary plus stock options and bonuses, with potential to grow into a VP of Engineering or Chief Engineer position. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience scaling catalytic technologies, designing, constructing, and commissioning pilot and commercial units.

Key responsibilities include operating pilot-scale equipment, commissioning chemical plants, and working with recycling loops and gas-to-liquids processes, particularly syngas-to-methanol. Experience with Aspen software and collaboration with EPCs on commercial unit design are required. Preferred qualifications include PLC/SCADA experience and familiarity with modular systems and fast-paced startup environments.

Rise Reforming aims to address the vulnerability of the U.S. chemical industry by transforming wasted biogas into valuable, supply-secure chemicals like dimethyl ether (DME) and methanol. Their pilot project is at a Chicagoland wastewater plant, aiming to be the first wastewater biogas-to-methanol demonstration in the Americas. The role requires in-person work in Chicago, IL, and Wheaton, IL, and the candidate must have a car.