SDI Biocarbon Solutions

The Process Engineer will support SDI BioCarbon Solutions’ production facility. The engineer will work closely with experienced engineers, operations, and laboratory personnel to learn the biocarbon production process, assist with process monitoring and troubleshooting, and support continuous improvement efforts. This position offers hands on exposure to a greenfield startup environment and provides strong development toward a long term engineering career within SDI.

- Learn and support biocarbon production processes, including biomass handling, reactors, gas systems, and solid product handling.
- Assist with process data collection, analysis, and reporting to support operational decision making.
- Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of equipment and process systems.
- Help develop, maintain, and follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Track and analyze key process performance metrics such as throughput, yield, energy use, and product quality using Excel and related tools.
- Collaborate with laboratory personnel to interpret test results and connect data to process performance.
- Follow all safety policies, participate in safety reviews and training, and support required process and environmental documentation.
- Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, laboratory, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong academic foundation in mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, and basic process control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work in a hands on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with others and communicate clearly.

• Work experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, energy, or materials industries.
• Exposure to laboratory work or industrial data collection.
• Interest in sustainability, renewable energy, or decarbonization technologies.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.