Job Title: Chemical Process Engineer - Advanced Materials

Location: Knoxville, TN Full-Time

Company: SkyNano LLC

About SkyNano

SkyNano is a fast-growing startup transforming carbon emissions into value. We've developed and patented an electrochemical process to produce low-cost carbon nanotubes (CNTs) from CO - unlocking scalable, sustainable materials for the future while solving real industrial gaps in the marketplace today.As we scale our technology from pilot to commercial manufacturing, we're building a world-class team of innovators, problem-solvers, and builders passionate about tackling big industrial challenges head-on. At SkyNano, you'll find a mission-driven culture that values technical creativity, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and continuous learning. Your work will directly shape the success of a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) technology with real-world impact.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Chemical Process Engineer with deep technical skills and a passion for taking novel technologies from concept to commercialization. You'll lead the scale-up and optimization of critical subsystems of SkyNano's CNT production platform, working at the intersection of electrochemical engineering, advanced materials manufacturing, and traditional chemical separations processes.This is an opportunity to design from first principles, solve complex challenges, and help pioneer a new manufacturing paradigm. You'll collaborate cross-functionally and influence the trajectory of a breakthrough clean tech process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead subsystem scale-up of
• SkyNano's patented electrochemical CNT production process
• Design, select, and optimize process equipment and manufacturing layouts
• Develop and execute process validation and quality control protocols
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges, implementing rapid, effective solutions
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and team leadership to align technical progress with business strategy
• Prepare process documentation, SOPs, and commissioning protocols along with clear technical reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Mentor and train junior engineers and technicians
• Support technology scaling from pilot to full-scale systems

Near-Term Focus Areas

• Perform mass and energy balance calculations for scale-up design
• Develop and update PFDs and P&IDsSize and source process equipment (pumps, exchangers, vessels, etc.
• Design and execute prototype testing and improvement experiments
• Tune process control loops and collaborate with automation engineers, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers

Qualifications

• US citizenship required (due to federal contract work)
• B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field
• 5-10 years of process engineering experience in advanced materials, chemicals, or related sectors
• Demonstrated success in process scale-up and systems troubleshooting
• Proficiency with process simulation, design tools, and manufacturing best practices
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Experience with safety and regulatory compliance (a plus)
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, PLCs, or process control systems (a plus
• Professional Engineer license (a plus)

Why Join SkyNano?

• Join a mission-driven team scaling a breakthrough carbon-to-materials technology
• Work on a first-of-its-kind process at the cutting edge of clean tech
• Enjoy a collaborative start-up culture with growth, impact, and flexibility
• Competitive compensation + benefits (fully paid health insurance, vision + dental, 2X annual company-wide shut-downs for over 1 week each, 401(k) match, PTO, relocation assistance, paid family leave)
• Flexible M-F hours (no regular nights/weekends/on-call; travel not required)
• Optional 9-80 workweek with every other Friday off

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in SkyNano to: LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who share our passion for innovation, sustainability, and impact.