Job Description
Skill Requirement
Background
Praan (Praan, Inc.) is an impact focused deep-tech startup democratizing clean air using breakthrough filterless technology. The company is backed by top tier VCs and CXOs globally and currently operates between the United States and India. Our team puts extreme attention to detail and loves building technology that's aspirational. Praan's team and culture is positioned to empower people to solve large global problems at an accelerated pace.
Why
Everyone worries about the dooms-day in climate change which is expected to occur in the 2050s. However, there's one doom's day which is the reality for millions of people around the world today. Air pollution takes more than 7 Million lives globally every single year. Over 5% of premature children's deaths occur due to air pollution in developing countries. Everyone has relied on governments or experts to solve the problem, but most solutions up until today have either been too expensive or too ineffective. Praan is an attempt at making the future cleaner, healthier, and safer for the generations to come.
Job Description
• Plan, design, and execute experiments related to CO2 capture technologies.
• Run experiments to assess feasibility, efficiency, and scalability of processes.
• Contribute to the design, construction, and operation of lab-scale facilities for CO2 capture.
• Document and analyze experimental data to draw meaningful conclusions and recommendations.
• Design and model CO2 capture experiments, including the creation of Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), heat and mass balances, and other essential documents.
• Optimize sorbent materials, kinetics, and processes to enhance the efficiency of CO2 capture.
• Research and develop methods for the recycling and safe disposal of spent sorbents post-CO2 capture.
• Investigate alternate methods for the safe storage of captured CO2.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth process transitions.
• Partner with mechanical engineering and manufacturing teams to build pilot scale plant
• Collaborate with embedded systems team for plant automation and data collection
• Assist communication design team to create scientifically appropriate collaterals and animations
• Work closely with operations teams to draft plant location requirements - land, water, temperature, humidity, etc.
Skill Requirements
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with sorbent development for carbon capture and separation of other gases
• Exceptional hands-on lab experience and skills
• Understanding of gas separation techniques
• Understanding of atmospheric chemistry and air purification techniques
• Experience or coursework in CO2 capture technologies or related fields.
• Familiarity with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, COMSOL).
• Familiarity with experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation.
Praan is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, caste, gender, disability or any other criteria. We just care about working with great human beings!
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Chemical Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
