CHEMICAL ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

A Chemical Engineer keeps a continuous-process plant running safely and profitably. The role owns day-to-day process monitoring, troubleshooting unit operations from distillation through reaction, and driving yield and energy improvements within a regulatory framework that typically includes EPA environmental compliance and OSHA PSM requirements. Most incumbents hold a process area with defined production tonnage targets and report into a plant engineering or operations function. Getting this right requires equal fluency in engineering fundamentals and the practical realities of production shift schedules.

As a Chemical Engineer, you will own process optimization and troubleshooting for assigned units within a large-scale continuous or batch chemical manufacturing facility, with direct accountability for raw material yield, product quality, and environmental compliance targets. You will work across operations, maintenance, and HSE functions, with technical reporting lines into a Senior Process Engineer or Plant Engineering Manager.

Career Impact: Deep ownership of a PSM-regulated process area builds the domain credibility that distinguishes a plant Chemical Engineer from generalist peers when targeting senior process or engineering management roles.

Business Impact: Production tonnage, raw material yield, and environmental release metrics for the assigned plant units move directly with the quality of this role's analysis and recommendations.

Growth Opportunity: Progression from plant-level process ownership toward roles such as Process Engineering Lead or Capital Project Engineer is a well-established path, with Six Sigma and PE licensure credentials materially accelerating that trajectory.

• Monitor assigned plant unit operations and analyze process data to identify deviations from targets and production limits.
• Develop and implement improvement plans targeting yield, energy consumption, and throughput within the assigned process area.
• Lead root cause analysis for process upsets, equipment failures, and product quality excursions.
• Prepare and maintain process safety documentation including operating procedures, management of change records, and environmental compliance reports.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to plan and execute turnarounds, equipment modifications, and capital project scopes.
• Support manufacturing leadership by providing material balance forecasting and cost tracking for the assigned plant area.
• Mentor process technicians and junior engineers on unit operation fundamentals and safe operating practices.
• Conduct and lead mid-year and end-of-year process safety and environmental release reviews to meet regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Process Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 or more years of process or production engineering experience in a continuous or batch chemical manufacturing environment, with direct accountability for a process area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of chemical unit operations including reaction, separation, fluid flow, and heat and mass transfer.
• Competency in process hazard analysis methodologies and process safety management practices under OSHA PSM or equivalent regulatory frameworks.
• Experience developing and maintaining process documentation including operating procedures, management of change records, and environmental compliance submissions.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis methods and application of Six Sigma or Lean process improvement tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to direct operators and collaborate across maintenance, HSE, and engineering functions.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship, or as otherwise required by the employing facility's site security obligations.

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or active pursuit of licensure in chemical or process engineering.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification in Six Sigma, or documented completion of Lean manufacturing projects with quantified yield or cost outcomes.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) process monitoring and data historian platforms in a large continuous chemical plant.
• Exposure to capital project execution in a manufacturing environment, including scope definition, CAPEX estimation, and construction coordination.

• Raw material yield percentage against production plan, measured per process campaign or monthly period.
• Environmental release count and reportable incident rate against EPA permit thresholds for the assigned area.
• Mean time to resolution for process upsets, tracking speed of troubleshooting and corrective action.
• Management of change cycle time, reflecting how efficiently process modifications are documented and approved.
• Production tonnage variance versus plan, attributable to process adjustments owned by this role.
• Typical tools: process simulation platforms (commonly Aspen Plus or HYSYS); DCS historian and data analytics tools (commonly OSIsoft PI or equivalent).

• Base Salary Range: $85,000 to $125,000 annually, depending on experience and plant size
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus, typically 8 to 12% of base salary
• Equity: Uncommon at individual contributor level; occasionally offered at mid-senior grades
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-subsidized premiums standard
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus federal holidays and site-specific shutdown periods
• Common Perks: Relocation assistance, professional development funding, PE exam support, safety incentive programs

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Work authorization in the United States is required; employment is contingent on verification of the right to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities are available upon request throughout the hiring process. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check, which may include a review of employment history and drug screening consistent with applicable law and site safety requirements.

The Chemical Engineer owns a focused research program addressing complex science, technology, and policy questions, including the definition and development of research proposals in national security contexts. Working closely with sponsors, stakeholders, and intelligence community partners, this role shapes strategies and plans that directly inform national security outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Research complex problems related to an area of expertise under minimal direction.
• Contribute to the development of a focused research program in assigned areas that address complex science, technology, and policy questions.
• Identify priorities, define complex problems, and propose analytic methodologies.
• Collect and organise data and write assessments in support of sponsor and stakeholder objectives.
• Contribute to the development of new program opportunities, including the definition and development of research proposals.
• Interact with potential sponsors and customers.
• Contribute substantial subject matter knowledge on national security issues to inform the development of strategies and plans to meet programmatic objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial experience.
• Significant experience working with multidisciplinary teams to achieve complex project objectives.
• Significant experience coordinating workload across multiple complex projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines with conflicting priorities.
• Experience working across organisational work units, utilising effective teamwork and customer service skills.
• Experience supporting or interfacing with the intelligence community or military.
• Published expert in a relevant technical field.
• Advanced verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate in a team environment, author complex technical analyses, and present technical information to external sponsors and customers.

Embedded within a defense-focused laboratory environment, the Senior Chemical Engineer applies advanced analytical chemistry techniques including GC-MS, NMR, and FTIR to conduct, review, and participate in chemical studies on organic and inorganic compounds. Working closely with internal subject matter experts and external customers, this role advances the organisation's chemical and biological threat analysis capabilities and contributes to functional strategic planning.

Core Functions

• Conduct, review, and participate in chemical studies, experiments on organic and inorganic compounds and materials, analyses, and tests requiring technical knowledge in projects related to research, production, or operation.
• Review and revise technical descriptions of chemicals and reactions.
• Research and analyse various substances to determine chemical properties, composition, and structure, and to investigate potential applications.
• Develop solutions to technical problems.
• Apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts to job assignments and contribute to the development of new ideas and principles.
• Solve uniquely complex problems under consultative direction.
• Provide technical support to testing, design, development, and maintenance of chemical technology.
• Develop technical papers and presentations for a broad audience and present them at meetings.
• Provide advice to the organisation in the area of expertise and contribute to functional strategic planning.
• Interface with internal and external customers and make significant contributions to department goals and planning efforts.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related scientific discipline from an accredited institution.
• 12 to 15 years of experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Strong background in analytical chemistry techniques and experience with laboratory equipment, including Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Raman Spectroscopy, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD).
• Ability to independently assess data quality, identify trends and issues, and make recommendations for appropriate action.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team with exceptional attention to detail.

Reporting to the Vaccine Technology Transfer group leadership, the Chemical Engineer leads the technical transfer and scale-up of new vaccine and biopharmaceutical processes, owning global change management records and driving continuous improvement through Six Sigma and lean principles. Partnering with cross-functional teams, corporate colleagues, and multiple stakeholder groups, this role ensures a reliable supply of high-quality product across global manufacturing operations.

Primary Duties

• Ensure the highest quality, compliance, and safety standards in technology transfer and all related activities.
• Work within a team to enable performance within the Vaccine Technology Transfer group.
• Lead the technical transfer and scale-up of new processes.
• Provide input into technical planning and decisions to ensure supply of high-quality product through tactical planning and execution of production schedules.
• Review, own, and approve global change management records as required.
• Recommend technical approaches in line with global and local standards.
• Benchmark and remain current with the development of new technologies in the vaccine and biopharmaceutical processing field and deploy process improvements through innovation.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by deploying Six Sigma tools and lean principles on projects such as problem solving, reducing cycle time, and new process optimisation.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across multiple decision-makers, corporate colleagues, and cross-functional teams.

Skills & Qualifications

• Honours degree or master's degree in a science or engineering discipline, preferably biotechnology.
• Lean Six Sigma qualification or experience in applying lean principles.
• Project management qualification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) is desirable.
• More than 3 years of experience in a biopharmaceutical or vaccines environment.
• Experience in a regulatory production environment.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent enterprise systems is an advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical technical and manufacturing operations across more than one area, such as manufacturing, technology, validation, engineering, or quality.
• Demonstrated ability to hold project team members accountable for results and to make decisive judgements regarding performance.
• Knowledge of regulations and applicable standards for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance within the biopharmaceutical or vaccine area.
• Demonstrated high-level problem-solving and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Sitting at the intersection of chemical engineering and paper manufacturing operations, the Chemical Engineer/Mill Chemist leads day-to-day monitoring and management of chemicals and chemical levels to maximise production quality, uptime, and speed at a Reservoir Pulp & Paper Mill. Operating across production, wastewater treatment, and supplier relationships, this role minimises chemical downtime while optimising dosing systems to meet quality and performance targets.

Duties

• Monitor and manage chemicals and chemical levels on a daily basis, including inventory of consumables and equipment.
• Manage chemical budgets and related KPIs, including raising purchase orders as required.
• Troubleshoot chemical dosing systems and arrange resources for maintenance.
• Provide technical assistance and optimise dosing systems to achieve performance and efficiency targets.
• Conduct regular and random testing of paper to meet quality requirements and research and develop updated chemical data and MSDS documentation.
• Work closely with production and wastewater treatment areas, including sourcing chemicals during regular maintenance and major shutdowns.
• Manage relationships with chemical suppliers to understand chemicals used and chemical dosing systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or an equivalent science discipline.
• Minimum two years of post-graduate experience, or recent graduate with internship experience in a fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing, paper and pulp, heavy industrial, or oil and gas environment.
• Experience testing and process monitoring of chemical systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to optimise chemical usage and manage cost control.
• Ability to analyse, troubleshoot, and problem-solve chemical systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, flexible, and team-focused with a continuous improvement mindset and strong planning and organisational skills.

A key member of a laboratory-based R&D team, the Chemical Engineer undertakes experiments, technology development activities, and analytical work using a range of techniques to meet competing project priorities, including work with gases, cylinders, and analytical instruments. Collaborating across the team and with equipment users, this role directly supports the delivery of technical analysis and reporting that advances chemical, gas, and processing industry projects.

Functions

• Provide support in managing the timing of operations within the work team.
• Plan and schedule ahead to ensure experiment timelines are met as per project demand.
• Manage laboratory equipment and maintain accountability for its daily maintenance and operations.
• Provide training to laboratory equipment users and execute experimental setup and design.
• Undertake experiments, laboratory analyses, and technology development activities using a range of techniques to meet competing priorities.
• Contribute to report writing and technical analysis activities.

Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience in chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
• Experience with Swagelok is desirable.
• Demonstrated practical application or industry experience in the chemical, gas, or processing industry.
• Demonstrated experience in handling materials, gases, and cylinders.
• Proven experience using analytical instruments.
• Evidence of participation or leadership in safe work practices in laboratories.
• Demonstrated track record of working collaboratively within a team to achieve results.

Continuous improvement in production quality and process efficiency depends on the Chemical Engineer, who validates and verifies test methods, creates statistical evaluations, and drives the digitalisation and automation of existing production processes. Based within a manufacturing environment, this role takes on increasing personnel responsibility for line teams while managing project processing and supporting process validation in manufacturing operations.

Accountabilities

• Optimise and implement new analytical methods and procedures.
• Plan, implement, and optimise analyses and test procedures.
• Analyse and develop production processes.
• Improve existing production processes regarding digitisation and automation.
• Create statistical evaluations and quality reports.
• Manage project processing and project management responsibilities.
• Validate and verify test methods and support process validation in manufacturing operations.
• Take on increasing personnel responsibility for line teams.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering with strong academic results.
• Internship experience or international study experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to learn quickly.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Good command of English and German.

As a Chemical Engineer, this role plans and performs experiments with radioactive and non-radioactive materials, designs complex research systems, and prepares high-quality technical reports and presentations in a radiological fume hood and glove box environment. The R&D team relies on this work to build the technical expertise and project documentation needed to advance experimental processes and support business development activities.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Contribute to the writing and development of research proposals and other business development activities.
• Design and assemble complex research systems and test and operate these systems with minimal supervision.
• Plan and perform experiments with radioactive and non-radioactive materials and interpret and report the resulting data.
• Conduct work safely and securely.
• Complete assigned tasks independently, exercising limited judgement on work details and making preliminary selections among technical alternatives.
• Prepare materials for project reviews, technical papers, and reports.
• Build a professional reputation for technical expertise by applying and interpreting standard theories, principles, methods, tools, and technologies within the specialty.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering or a related field.
• 0 to 1 year of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 0 years of experience with a master's degree.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with demonstrated ability to work in a chemical laboratory.
• Experience in hardware configuration, including setting up equipment control and data acquisition systems.
• Experience working in teams, preferably with some leadership experience and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data acquisition and experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, for data analysis and interpretation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Chemical Engineer supports R&D activities related to electrochemical battery development, including new materials and process development, performance characterisation, testing, and failure analysis, with both hands-on laboratory work and cross-functional team contributions. The work directly supports the development of innovative new products, manufacturing scale-up, and supply chain development for sodium-ion battery and adjacent technologies.

Scope of Work

• Understand battery requirements and derive the required chemistries, materials, and component performance specifications.
• Develop handling and processing methods for new materials used in R&D or production of batteries, including powders for sodium-ion battery development.
• Set up and maintain pilot-scale reactors and related facilities, such as gas delivery and ventilation systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to source raw materials and consumables.
• Assist and contribute to the development of innovative new products through ideas, concepts, collaboration, and intellectual property development.
• Support the development of the supply chain for new materials or components as required.
• Write technical reports, provide regular result updates, and participate in laboratory safety management activities and reviews.
• Create improved battery materials, assist with manufacturing scale-up, and develop new device designs, including participation in technology transfer.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in chemical engineering R&D or manufacturing with hands-on experience in the battery industry or adjacent technologies.
• Experience transferring R&D prototypes to a production environment is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of chemical engineering with additional knowledge of batteries, battery materials, and electrochemistry, linked to experience in materials synthesis and characterisation techniques.
• Experience conducting benchtop experiments and analysing data in chemical laboratories, with the ability to evaluate and address technical problems.
• Knowledge of basic chemical laboratory safety processes and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact verbally and in writing with customers, suppliers, colleagues, and external contacts at all levels.
• Ability to generate logical and concise presentations for small and medium-sized groups.
• Ability to work in collaborative team environments and manage multiple priorities efficiently.

The Chemical Engineer at Eastman Chemical Company develops and executes process development projects using multi-scale experimental techniques, leading multidisciplinary teams in support of growth and manufacturing areas within the Scale Up and Process Innovation Division in Kingsport, Tennessee. Working closely with laboratory technicians, unit operation specialists, and business stakeholders, this role produces breakthrough processes and next-generation technologies that directly enable new and existing manufacturing operations.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and execute process development projects using multi-scale experimental techniques in support of growth and manufacturing areas.
• Leverage fundamental knowledge to solve problems and deliver breakthrough processes and products.
• Lead and actively participate in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Collaborate with laboratory technicians, unit operation specialists, and operators to design, build, and demonstrate process units and systems.
• Apply engineering and scientific fundamentals to existing and new areas of interest.
• Develop and drive new ideas and technologies.
• Document discoveries in technical reports and invention disclosures.
• Communicate ideas and results verbally and in writing with technology, business, and manufacturing stakeholders.

Professional Experience

• Master's or PhD in chemical engineering, with a preference for specialisation in separations or scale-up.
• 0 to 5 years of experience, with manufacturing experience preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of process technology.
• Previous project leadership experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Ability to lead and contribute as a member of multidisciplinary teams and to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with laboratory technicians and unit operation specialists.
• Broad interests with willingness to take on relatively undefined challenges and think creatively for scale-up solutions.
• Ability to engage business leaders and develop economically attractive technologies.

Embedded within a team of chemists and engineers, the Chemical Engineer develops and evaluates next-generation inkjet inks by utilising a range of characterisation methods for image quality, colour, print quality, and drying in an industrial print laboratory environment. Working closely with colleagues across multiple engineering disciplines, this role advances ink formulation and validation through hands-on use of in-house print systems and printheads.

Role Responsibilities

• Work in a hands-on laboratory environment to accurately determine image quality and functional performance and provide detailed analysis of results.
• Support the development and testing of new inkjet inks using in-house developed print systems.
• Support the testing and evaluation of printheads as they become available.
• Use print systems to evaluate the print quality of printhead and ink combinations.
• Utilise a range of methods and tools for the optimisation and characterisation of image quality, including full characterisation of colour, print quality, and drying.
• Document results and assist a team of chemists and engineers to develop next-generation inks.
• Develop in-house equipment and test methods as needed to fully characterise and validate industrial inkjet inks in a laboratory environment.

Background & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of technical experience in a mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Experience working within digital print environments, equipment, and software.
• Experience working with various types of print electronics and implementing print electronics solutions.
• Proficiency in colour management theory and practice, including colour management software and design software.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across a large organisation with various engineering disciplines.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment and work well under pressure as a versatile and detail-oriented learner.

Reporting to the Cell Development Team leadership, the Chemical Engineer designs and implements pilot-scale Temperature Vacuum Swing Adsorption units, applying advanced knowledge of gas-phase adsorption and desorption processes on porous solids from laboratory through to full-scale adsorber modules. Partnering with potential customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, this role refines and validates commissioning and operating parameters that enable commercial deployment of carbon capture technology.

Operational Focus

• Aid in the design and procurement of parts for the prototype Temperature Vacuum Swing Adsorption (TVSA) unit.
• Test and optimise the TVSA process in the laboratory.
• Aid in the scale-up of TVSA units from laboratory to full-scale adsorber modules.
• Produce relevant safety and operational documentation for the modules.
• Advise on recommended commissioning and operating parameters and engage with stakeholders, including potential customers and suppliers.

Position Requirements

• Chemical engineering PhD, or a combination of industrial and postgraduate academic experience.
• Experience in handling and testing porous solids for gas-phase processes.
• Practical experience in the design and assembly of parts of an adsorption or similar unit.
• Skills and experience in modelling adsorption and desorption processes are preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of gas-phase adsorption and desorption processes on and from porous solids.
• Motivation and ability to solve challenging design problems under tight time constraints.
• High level of interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Sitting at the intersection of engineering design and industrial construction, the Chemical Engineer leads design work for new chemical plants and modifications to existing facilities, creating P&ID diagrams, material balances, and CAPEX documentation while coordinating between the engineering company and local plant operations. Operating across procurement, permitting, construction supervision, and commissioning activities, this role delivers investment projects that expand production capacity and ensure regulatory compliance.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Lead design work for planning and supervising the construction of new chemical plants or modification of existing ones.
• Create plant plans, chemical process P&ID diagrams, and equipment order scope definitions.
• Optimise investment costs and prepare CAPEX documentation.
• Coordinate work between the engineering company performing detailed design and the local plant.
• Prepare material balances and calculate storage and production capacity.
• Develop and control project schedules.
• Prepare necessary documents to obtain local permits from authorities, including building and environmental permits.
• Supervise the construction process, covering construction works, pipelines, reactor installations, chemical plant programming, and fire safety.
• Support commissioning and production activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working on investment projects related to the construction of chemical plants.
• Experience in design or the chemical industry.
• Experience in installations for the production of resins, including amine, epoxy, polyester, or paint, is an advantage.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Very good command of English; knowledge of Russian is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel on business, including extended international assignments of 3 to 6 months.

A key member of a large, continuous chemical plant operation, the Chemical Engineer leads process improvements and cost-savings projects while tracking production tonnage and providing material balance forecasting to ensure targets are met or exceeded. Collaborating across operator, maintenance, and leadership teams, this role directly supports safety and environmental improvement outcomes in a high-volume chemical manufacturing environment.

Key Deliverables

• Lead process improvements and optimise plant chemical operations.
• Identify and implement cost-savings projects.
• Assist with safety and environmental improvement projects.
• Track production tonnage and provide recommendations to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
• Provide material balance forecasting and assistance with cost forecasting.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis and work management processes.
• Identify, request, and apply capital funds for improvement and sustaining projects.
• Manage contract operations activities and spending for cost effectiveness.
• Participate in monthly crew meetings to improve safety and environmental awareness.
• Assist in employee training to communicate changes in operating parameters and procedures for newly installed equipment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
• 8 or more years of experience as a process or production engineer in a large, continuous chemical plant operation.
• Knowledge of chemical unit operations.
• Experience monitoring operating costs and turnaround costs.
• Strong ability to communicate and direct the activities of operators and maintenance personnel.

Long-term plant safety, reliability, and efficiency in oil sands operations depend on the Chemical Engineer, who collects and analyses plant data and develops improvement plans to optimise unit operations, troubleshoot process issues, and drive increased production and yield improvements. Based within an industrial environment and registered with APEGA, this role applies engineering theory in mass balance, fluid flow, and thermodynamics to support operational problem-solving.

Areas of Ownership

• Collect and analyse plant data and trends to understand processing limits.
• Develop improvement plans to optimise unit operations and troubleshoot process issues.
• Develop strategies for increased production, yield improvements, and energy conservation.
• Support engineering solutions for operational problems.
• Apply engineering theory in mass balance, fluid flow, and thermodynamics.
• Work in an industrial environment, including climbing ladders and working in confined spaces.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or process engineering.
• 0 to 4 years of post-graduation experience.
• Registered member of APEGA or eligibility to register.
• Experience in the oil sands industry is considered an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Strong computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications.

As the Chemical Engineer, this role oversees the production and optimisation of semi-finished raw material technology, including developing testing methods, documenting test results, and maintaining the laboratory documentation system. The raw materials and quality team relies on this work to ensure reliable sample production, effective supplier liaison, and continuous improvement of semi-finished product manufacturing processes.

Work Activities

• Supervise the production of semi-finished raw materials from a chemical engineering perspective.
• Optimise semi-finished raw material production technology.
• Support sample production activities.
• Liaise with raw material suppliers and partner organisations.
• Solve problems during the production of semi-finished raw materials.
• Document and process test results and prepare test reports.
• Maintain the laboratory documentation system.
• Develop testing methods for raw materials and semi-finished products.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in chemical engineering.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English and Hungarian at a communication level.
• Knowledge of German is an advantage.

Chemical Engineer manages a technical group of up to 8 scientists and technicians within a polymer chemistry R&D laboratory, overseeing project scheduling, resource planning, laboratory safety, and the performance of direct reports under Technical Manager guidance. Success in the position means delivering quality products and services to customers, developing strong technology competencies within the team, and maintaining relationships across product, process, and manufacturing teams.

Strategic Initiatives

• Lead a team within the laboratory unit to deliver quality products and services to customers, comply with safety standards, and ensure financial and strategic targets are met.
• Manage R&D projects through to successful completion, including timelines, resource allocation, and capability planning.
• Coordinate and assign associated development and technical support resources in support of business unit objectives.
• Monitor go/no-go progress and recommend shelving projects or adding resources as appropriate.
• Develop strong technology competencies within the team to support multiple R&D projects.
• Coach and mentor team members to promote their development and training.
• Engage actively in external customer, partner, and university interactions as needed.
• Provide results and technical interpretation to internal and external customers.
• Perform and develop laboratory procedures and practices that support the achievement of laboratory services, goals, and objectives.
• Prepare and review research reports and presentations for internal and external customers.
• Provide technical guidance to customers based on expertise and knowledge of the market.
• Develop new research designs or designs of experiments (DOE) and obtain authorisation for expenditure as necessary.
• Work with other managers on staff contributions to resolve issues, understand timeline impacts, and monitor progress monthly.
• Maintain strong relationships between product, process, and manufacturing teams related to products and developments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in chemical engineering or a related field with a background in polymer chemistry.
• Experience in process development and manufacturing support.
• Demonstrated ability to design and carry out experimental programs.
• Experience managing projects and applying change management skills to delegate to team members appropriately with clarity.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant health and safety policies about experiments and chemical use.
• Managerial or supervisory experience, or demonstrated capability to grow into a managerial role.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multi-functional, multi-national, and diverse teams, both internally and externally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, with advanced Excel skills in calculations and data interpretation preferred.

The Chemical Engineer creates and maintains process, safety, and environmental documentation while applying expert technical knowledge to lead improvement projects in raw material yields, capacity, quality, and energy within a large-scale chemical manufacturing plant. Working closely with production technicians, plant leadership, and global technical optimisation teams, this role enables consistent regulatory compliance and significant performance improvements across assigned plant areas.

Ownership Areas

• Create and maintain process, safety, and environmental documentation, including operating procedures and management of change (MOC) forms.
• Apply expert technical knowledge to make significant technical improvements and exhibit knowledge from outside the assigned area.
• Assist manufacturing leadership in identifying and leading improvements related to raw material yields, capacity, energy, quality, product safety, and the environment.
• Lead improvement projects by executing and implementing expense projects and acting as the manufacturing representative for capital projects.
• Set tactical plan directions and policies for assigned plant areas and manage direction and results of plant projects with significant impact.
• Participate in and lead global technical optimisation teams to positively impact safety, environmental, and production performance.
• Use expertise and judgement to make technical decisions for plant operations.
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced team engineers and technicians.
• Lead and participate in plant and site teams, including safety, optimisation, and maintenance programmes.
• Identify and report process safety near misses and lead mid-year and end-of-year process safety and release reviews.
• Monitor ongoing environmental performance to ensure regulatory compliance and fulfil environmental compliance officer duties.
• Support plant leadership in the oversight of startups and shutdowns for major events and provide on-call support to production technicians.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
• Experience in project definition, design, and process control.
• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of batch and continuous process control techniques and unit operations in Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated leadership in safety and ability to apply statistics and Six Sigma tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead without direct authority through influence and to set team culture across diverse groups of engineers and operations personnel.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on and balance multiple assignments and priorities.

Embedded within a small multi-disciplinary team at a new mini-plant facility in Cambridge, the Chemical Engineer executes safe and robust transfer of lab-scale processes to the batch mini-plant, carrying out process safety evaluations and engineering calculations in readiness for scale-up. Working closely with the chemistry development team, kilo-lab team, and equipment operators, this role guides the development of new meso-scale continuous flow manufacturing processes and associated safety and operational documentation.

Job Functions

• Work with the chemistry development team to ensure the safe and robust transfer of lab-scale processes to batch mini-plant.
• Provide engineering input and advice on process scale-up.
• Carry out process safety evaluations following development-scale investigations in readiness for scale-up.
• Carry out engineering calculations required for process safety and equipment usage and modification.
• Participate in hazard studies for chemical processes and equipment installation.
• Prepare and review operating procedures for new mini-plant and associated equipment.
• Conduct hands-on laboratory-scale experimentation and operate mini-plant equipment from 10 L to 100 L scale.
• Prepare and review process documentation for catalyst and ligand manufacture.
• Work with the kilo-lab team to develop new meso-scale continuous flow manufacturing processes.

Skills & Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status.
• Training in HAZOP procedures.
• Hands-on experience with calorimetry.
• Postgraduate experience in designing and building meso-scale continuous rigs is an advantage.
• Experience in kilo-lab operations and carrying out equipment modifications and installation of new equipment is an advantage.
• Familiarity with hands-on chemistry in a pilot plant environment.
• Strong practical understanding of chemical process safety.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio and AutoCAD, including preparation of piping and instrumentation diagrams for new equipment and modifications to existing equipment.

Reporting to the consumable supplies business unit, the Chemical Engineer develops UV-curable and heat-seal adhesive, coating, and ink formulations for web coating and lamination applications, conducting qualification testing, failure analysis, and card durability experiments. Partnering with suppliers and cross-functional teams, this role coordinates the qualification of consumable supplies including print ribbons, laminates, and topcoats that directly enable high-quality plastic card personalisation solutions.

Performance Expectations

• Develop UV-curable and heat-seal adhesive, coating, and ink formulations applicable in web coating and lamination applications.
• Utilise web coating, slitting, and converting processes to develop ribbon-based consumable products for card personalisation.
• Conduct performance evaluation of card personalisation supplies, including print ribbons, laminates, topcoats, stickers, and inks.
• Perform failure analysis for plastic card solutions.
• Work with suppliers to develop and qualify consumable supplies.
• Lead small projects involving development or continuation support independently.
• Conduct qualification testing, card durability testing, and experiments, and analyse data.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or polymer science.
• 3 or more years of product development experience involving chemical formulation and electromechanical systems.
• Experience in the web coating and converting industry.
• Experience in UV curing technology and formulations of inks, protective coatings, or adhesives.
• Experience in card personalisation technologies and thermal transfer ribbon development.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on problems of moderate scope.

Sitting at the intersection of high-temperature reactor engineering and graphene production, the Chemical Engineer designs and implements existing reactor technology for pilot-scale production of curved graphene, creating P&IDs, PFDs, mass and energy balances, and automation and safety concepts. Operating across equipment sizing, 2D and 3D drawing tools, and operational safety frameworks, this role strengthens Skeleton's Cell Development Team in Bitterfeld-Wolfen by scaling chemical synthesis processes from laboratory to commercial capacity.

Delivery Expectations

• Design and implement existing reactor technology for pilot plant production.
• Create P&IDs, PFDs, drawings, and 3D models.
• Prepare mass and energy balances and manage equipment sizing.
• Create standard operating documents and standard work instructions for the pilot plant.
• Design and implement operational safety concepts and automation concepts for existing pilot reactor technology.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in chemical engineering.
• Experience in high-temperature reactor engineering and automation preferred.
• Knowledge of gas-solid reactions and scaled operations thereof.
• Knowledge of engineering and operations design related to corrosive or toxic gases.
• Knowledge of automation process engineering.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations applicable to chemical engineering operations.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D drawing software such as Solidworks or Visio.