Process development engineer Jobs in Berkeley, CA

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to support the design, scale-up, and operation of Anthro’s new production facility for advanced electrolyte materials for use in next-generation lithium-ion batteries, enabling cleaner energy storage solutions and domestic supply chain resilience. In this role, the Process Engineer will serve as a technical contributor and owner’s representative, ensuring that engineering contractors, equipment vendors, and construction partners deliver against project scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.

The role requires a strong background in process engineering, equipment specification, vendor oversight, and commissioning, with the ability to critically evaluate engineering deliverables and manage interfaces across multiple stakeholders. This role will also require up to 30% travel for FAT, SAT and site commissioning activities.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of process engineering experience at an EPC working on chemical or specialty materials projects, or production engineering, including direct involvement in large capital projects from design through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities :

Owner’s Engineering Oversight

• Act as the technical representative for the owner, reviewing process designs, PFDs, P&IDs, and engineering documentation from EPC contractors and vendors.
• Provide independent technical input to ensure designs are fit-for-purpose, safe, and aligned with operational requirements.
• Ensure alignment between process development, plant design, and long-term operability.

Equipment & Vendor Management

Commissioning & Start-Up Support

Project & Stakeholder Interface

Risk, Safety & Quality Assurance

Requirements

Required

Preferred

Key Competencies

Benefits