Process Engineer I

Solugen is a Houston-based green chemistry company that develops and manufactures bio-based industrial chemicals using its proprietary Bioforge platform. The company combines engineered enzymes and metal catalysis to convert sustainable feedstocks into high-performance chemicals for industries including oil and gas, renewable fuels, water treatment, agriculture, cleaning, concrete, aerospace and defense, and personal care. Solugen positions itself as a next-generation alternative to conventional chemical manufacturers, emphasizing American-made production, supply chain resilience, and collaborative customer partnerships. Solugen's core mission centers on decarbonizing the chemical industry by replacing petroleum-derived inputs and energy-intensive processes with biologically driven, low-emission manufacturing. The Bioforge platform is designed for modularity, allowing facilities to be built quickly and at scale in decentralized locations, reducing logistical costs and safety risks. The company reports a near one-to-one feedstock-to-product yield, minimizing waste and downstream processing steps, which contributes to its carbon-negative product claims. Founded by Gaurab Chakrabarti and Sean Hunt, Solugen has attracted significant venture investment and formed strategic partnerships with major industrial players such as ADM, Sasol Chemicals, and Kurita America. These collaborations focus on developing and validating sustainable chemical solutions across high-volume industrial applications, reinforcing Solugen's role as a platform-driven innovator in the green materials and clean chemistry sector.