Chemical Engineer - Fully Remote in , us
About the jobMercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include BenchmarkGeneral CatalystPeter ThielAdam D'AngeloLarry Summers, and Jack DorseyPosition: Manufacturing - Chemical Engineering ExpertType:ContractCompensation:$55–$75/hourLocation:RemoteRole ResponsibilitiesBuild a realistic digital workspace centered on the Drive folders you use daily. Include process flow diagramsP&IDsPHA / HAZOP reportsmass & energy balance models, and OSHA PSM documentationDesign multi-step tasks grounded in real workflows. Require navigation of multiple apps, files, and stakeholders to challenge frontier AI agentsCollaborate with other chemical-engineering experts to design the environment and review scenarios for realism and rigor.Work asynchronously with research teams to refine task designs and evaluation criteria for chemical-process agent benchmarksContribute to frontier AI research and benchmarking. Your work directly informs how leading labs train and evaluate the next of AI systemsQualificationsMust-HaveBS / MS / PhD in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.3+ years of experience at a Fortune 500 chemical, petrochemical, or specialty-materials companyBackground in process design, simulation, or scale-up.Experience in plant operations, operations engineering, or turnaround planning.Knowledge of process safety (PHA / HAZOPPSM under 29 CFR 1910.119R&D or product development experience.Expertise in EH&S, emissions compliance, or sustainability engineering.Day-to-day use of CHEMKIN / Aspen PlusANSYS Fluent / STAR-CCM+, and Siemens Opcenter or Rockwell FactoryTalkStrong analytical thinking and writing skills.PreferredPE license a plus.Compensation & LegalTransition from hourly rate to compensation based on throughput of quality work.Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit formResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comJ-18808-Ljbffr