Cabot has a challenging and interesting position for an R&D Engineer at our Billerica, Massachusetts technical center. Our products include carbon black for rubber applications including tires and specialty products. Carbon black production is a complex combustion process with many opportunities for innovative technology development to improve production efficiency, increase sustainability, and develop new products. In this hands-on position, you will investigate and develop new process technologies, with a specific focus on improving the sustainability of carbon black production. As you support and lead projects, you will test and develop new concepts at our carbon black pilot plant, then partner with multidisciplinary and global teams to bring successful concepts to the full industrial scale at our manufacturing plants. This is a great opportunity to love your work and accelerate your learning and career. We invite you to join our team.

The position is eligible to participate in Cabot's Flexible Working Arrangement (hybrid) program.

We are working on projects to improve product yield, utilize sustainable raw materials, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. All are essential to meeting our goals of improved sustainability now and net zero emissions by 2050. These are significant challenges, and you will be an integral part of Cabot's sustainability journey. Specific responsibilities of his role will include:

* Developing hypotheses and technical approaches to problems.
* Analyzing new process concepts for carbon black production.
* Conducting experiments and investigations around the carbon black process, trying to understand the link between raw material properties, process conditions, and material properties.
* Conducting statistical analysis and interpretation of data to develop models.
* Preparing reports and presentations that document work, results, and conclusions. Presenting work to management, broad technical groups, and/or business partners.
* Contributing to a strong culture of safety at Cabot by complying with SH&E procedures, standards and regulations, and constantly striving for Excellence in process safety.
* Identifying opportunities to capture intellectual property and supporting the preparation of patent applications.
* Planning and coordinating detailed phases of work for a parts of a major project, or managing projects of moderate scope to meet objectives and timeline.

* Ideal candidates will have advanced knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts and principles in chemical, mechanical, or a related field of engineering.
* Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and generally 8+ years of related experience, OR Master's degree in a related technical discipline and generally 4+ years of related experience, OR Ph.D. degree in a related technical discipline.
* Industrial process engineering experience is helpful. Background in the areas of combustion/gasification, gas processes, aerosol processes, and/or particle processing and handling is a nice-to-have.
* Technical problem-solving skill. Strong capabilities in experimental design, modeling, data management, and analysis.

* ~10-20% domestic/international travel to Cabot manufacturing or technology sites.

How We'll Support Your Success:
* Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment - We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing meaningful work.
* Growth -Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.
* Meaningful Work that is Valued - Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you're making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, "I was a part of that."
* Benefits, Vacation, Etc. - We offer a competitive package of benefits.
* Feedback - We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
* Support - You are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. We have a global team of engineers that are willing to help. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.

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