CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

A Chemical Process Engineer owns the technical integrity of production units. In specialty chemical manufacturing, that ownership spans REACH compliance obligations, PSM program participation, and the Six Sigma-driven analysis that keeps plant yield, cost, and safety performance on target. Process windows drift; hazardous unit operations demand continuous vigilance. This role carries hands-on authority over the procedures, equipment qualifications, and change controls that determine whether a chemical plant runs reliably or accumulates risk.

As the Chemical Process Engineer, you will own process design, continuous improvement execution, and plant-floor technical problem-solving across chemical manufacturing unit operations, including reactions, distillation, heat exchange, and handling of hazardous materials. You work within a cross-functional site team spanning operations, HSE, quality, and maintenance, with direct accountability to plant and engineering management for process safety and production performance outcomes.

Career Impact: Deep ownership of PSM programs and REACH-governed process changes builds the kind of domain credibility that distinguishes senior process engineers in the specialty chemicals market.

Business Impact: When plant yield targets and production cost commitments are met, it is because this role resolved the process deviations, equipment failures, and non-conformance events that would otherwise compound into unplanned downtime.

Growth Opportunity: Exposure to capital project scoping, process hazard analysis leadership, and cross-functional change control creates a clear path toward senior process engineering, plant engineering management, or technical authority roles within the chemical industry.

• Design and qualify new unit operations and process modifications, including development of P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and operating procedures for implementation in production.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for process non-conformances, equipment failures, and HSE incidents across assigned plant areas.
• Develop and monitor key process indicators to sustain plant performance against yield, cost, and safety targets.
• Execute capital and non-capital improvement projects from scope definition through commissioning and handover to operations.
• Participate in Process Safety Management programs, including Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis, and LOTO and life-critical permit compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot routine and non-routine plant issues and sustain standard operating procedures.
• Mentor operations staff on unit design, intended operating parameters, and continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Support equipment qualification, process validation, and change control documentation to meet site quality and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 2 or more years of process engineering experience in chemical manufacturing, plant operations, or a process engineering role, with direct exposure to unit operations.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management regulations and life-critical safety procedures including Lock-out/Tag-out, Line Break, and Hot Work permitting.
• Proficiency in statistical methods and experimental design, including Six Sigma or Lean methodologies applied to process optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical procedures, reports, and change control documentation.

• Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or Lean Manufacturing, with demonstrated application in a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PSM-regulated hazardous chemical processes, including familiarity with REACH, HAZOP methodologies, or equivalent regulatory frameworks.
• Exposure to capital project execution, including process package development, vendor coordination, and site commissioning activities.
• Postgraduate qualification (Master's degree) in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Process yield variance, measuring deviation from target yield across assigned unit operations every week.
• Unplanned downtime hours attributable to process-related failures within the engineer's area of responsibility.
• Number of Management of Change actions closed on schedule, reflecting process safety compliance and project execution pace.
• Corrective action closure rate following process non-conformance investigations, tracked against site quality targets.
• Capital project milestones met on time and within approved budget for improvement projects owned by this role.
• Typical tools: process simulation platforms (commonly AspenPlus or equivalent); statistical analysis software (commonly Minitab or JMP); DCS/SCADA interfaces for plant data monitoring.

• Base Salary Range: $80,000 to $110,000 per year, depending on experience and location
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus, typically 5% to 10% of base salary
• Equity: Not standard at this level; offered selectively at larger publicly traded chemical companies
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution standard across most US chemical manufacturers
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus federal holidays; some sites offer additional shutdown periods
• Common Perks: Tuition reimbursement for engineering certifications, PPE allowance, relocation assistance for site-based roles

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

Background checks and, where applicable, drug screening are a standard condition of employment in chemical manufacturing environments, and offers are contingent on successful completion. All applicants are considered 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 are available to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Chemical Process Engineer owns the full lifecycle of wet etch process support, from optimizing existing processes using statistical process control to qualifying new equipment for production at a manufacturing facility. Reporting to engineering leadership and collaborating with development, production, and equipment vendors, this role delivers the process stability and continuous improvement outcomes that keep manufacturing operations running reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to wet etch manufacturing operators and technicians.
• Optimize existing wet etch processes for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with development, engineering, and production departments to develop or revise wet etch applications.
• Devise and implement robust process controls and monitor with statistical process control (SPC) applications.
• Troubleshoot nonconforming production parts, determine root cause, and implement mitigative actions.
• Write clear and concise work instructions for all process optimizations and newly developed processes to be transitioned to production.
• Align with equipment vendors to improve wet etch processes.
• Acquire, analyze, and present data in an intelligible manner to support data-driven decisions.
• Handle various wet etching precursors.
• Collaborate with equipment engineers and maintenance engineers to troubleshoot unscheduled equipment downtime.
• Work with the maintenance department to establish preventative maintenance activities and schedules for processing equipment.
• Qualify new wet etch processes and equipment for use in production.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working within the microscale and understanding the inherent sensitivities.
• Experience working with organic and inorganic solutions.
• Knowledge of process improvements, statistics, and data analysis, including process time and motion studies.
• Familiarity with programming languages, including MATLAB, C++, Ladder Diagram, Python, and SQL.
• Familiarity with reading P&ID drawings.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of SAP is a plus.

Embedded within the process engineering design team, the Chemical Process Engineer delivers process designs and leads improvement projects to support the start-up and expansion of one of Europe's first large-scale battery factories. Working closely with R&D, QA, and Supply Chain teams, this role advances the process yield and commissioning outcomes that make full-scale battery production possible.

Core Functions

• Develop and issue process designs.
• Lead improvement projects.
• Execute and support start-up of process systems.
• Sustain and improve process yield.
• Provide technical support as necessary.
• Establish process metrics and goals.
• Manage and train the process engineering team.
• Finalize process windows and DFMEA with R&D and QA teams.
• Qualify alternative chemistries and raw materials with R&D and Supply Chain teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in the process or chemical industry.
• Experience in cathode material process engineering is advantageous.
• Experience scaling up production in a fast-growing environment, ideally in the battery or relevant chemical industry.
• Proven track record of leading process improvement projects in a production facility.
• Familiarity with DOE, SPC, and QA troubleshooting tools is optional.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; Swedish is a plus.

Reporting to research leadership, the Chemical Process Engineer shapes the development of new chemical processes and functional material systems within a multidisciplinary team environment. Partnering with colleagues across technical and business functions, this role builds the experimental and analytical foundation that advances novel materials from laboratory concept through process scale-up.

Primary Duties

• Assist in the development of new chemical processes.
• Collaborate with researchers to develop methods and build equipment for chemical processes.
• Perform basic characterization of chemical materials.
• Identify key technical issues, develop new processes, and iteratively improve system performance through experimentation and process optimization.
• Independently operate laboratory equipment, investigate novel material components and integrated material systems, and apply basic analytical methods.
• Ensure safe and compliant use, operation, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Build relationships with colleagues across a wide variety of technical expertise and business responsibilities.
• Provide experimental data for IP disclosures and patent application processes.
• Contribute as a member of a multidisciplinary team developing functional material systems.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of hands-on experience in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Background in chemistry, chemical processing, and process engineering.
• Hands-on experience in materials testing and characterization.
• Experience scaling up chemical processes from the laboratory to manufacturing.
• Familiarity with chemical processing and testing methods.
• Ability to build and troubleshoot chemical process equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse, high-paced teams.

Sitting at the intersection of process development and manufacturing excellence, the Chemical Process Engineer leads the industrialization of new and existing products into full, stable production across global manufacturing sites. Operating across organizational levels and collaborating with cross-functional teams on product qualification, safety, and quality, this role builds the chemical process expertise that meets business objectives and sustains consistent, high-quality output.

Duties

• Serve as technical lead in scaling new products from early production to full, stable production.
• Lead the transfer of new and existing products between facilities and global manufacturing sites.
• Work cross-functionally to set and meet expectations for product qualification, safety, and quality.
• Identify and quantify areas for continuous improvement and risk mitigation, and communicate the benefits and support needed to execute them.
• Complete routine and non-routine laboratory and plant assignments of moderate to high complexity, frequently making independent decisions.
• Determine appropriate technical approaches, develop new procedures, and communicate conclusions and recommendations effectively.
• Oversee specific equipment and supplies, and participate in the specification and purchase of new equipment.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience with mixing and process technologies, including batch chemical mixers, QC test methods, and analytical equipment.
• Experience optimizing and troubleshooting control systems and process instrumentation.
• Proficiency in statistical methods and experimental design.
• Proficiency in software packages, including JMP, Minitab, PI data acquisition software, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

A key member of the R&D and pilot plant team, the Chemical Process Engineer leads the coordination of pilot-scale equipment design, technical staff supervision, and experimental reporting within a chemical manufacturing environment. Collaborating across Manufacturing and Engineering on cost reduction and technology improvement, this role delivers process safety compliance and pilot-to-production outcomes that support continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes.

Functions

• Lead the coordination of R&D and pilot plant functions, including design and construction of pilot-scale equipment, technical staff supervision, analytical requirements, and collection and reporting of experimental results.
• Supervise pilot-scale equipment operating on a 24-hour basis, including direct supervision of operations and maintenance staff.
• Scope and design projects, create procedures, train operators, supervise operations, and report results.
• Collaborate with engineers in Manufacturing and Engineering on cost reduction and technology improvement initiatives for existing manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot chemical process equipment, including pumps, agitators, and instrumentation.
• Adhere strictly to established safety policies and procedures, including HS&E regulations and life-critical safety tools such as Lock-out/Tag-out, Line Break, and Hot Work permits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering is considered a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in chemical processing or operations, preferably in a pilot-scale developmental or production chemical plant environment.
• Experience with fluorocarbon manufacturing is considered a plus.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, data acquisition, and control system software is a plus.
• Familiarity with HS&E regulations and life-critical safety tools.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma tools for process optimization.
• Knowledge of 5S standardization systems is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills and managerial potential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Sustained operational performance and energy efficiency depend on the Chemical Process Engineer, who designs process solutions, develops P&IDs, leads process hazard analyses, and drives DCS/PLC programming updates across an industrial manufacturing site. Based within a team that spans operations, engineering, and maintenance, this role serves as the central technical resource for start-up, training, and the continuous improvement of process control and maintenance capabilities.

Accountabilities

• Design process solutions and lead review meetings with stakeholders to establish project scope.
• Develop P&IDs, evaluate utility requirements, and lead process hazard analyses.
• Review detailed design documents.
• Develop commissioning and training plans upon completion of construction.
• Lead start-up, training, and transfer to production.
• Examine systemic operability problems and implement improvements to maintenance capabilities.
• Enhance maintenance documentation, resources, and training to increase productivity.
• Monitor and track site utility and energy usage and lead efforts to identify and implement effective energy reductions.
• Develop control narratives and work scope documents for remote, external control engineers.
• Perform downloading of new programming, graphics updates, small logic changes, and enhancements to DCS and PLC systems.
• Lead on-site training for operations employees regularly and develop new training materials as needed.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 5 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• 1-5 years of experience in an industrial, resin/paint development, or manufacturing field.
• Experience with the Emerson DeltaV DCS system is highly desired.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, instrument loop diagrams, and PLC ladder logic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in teams comprising technical, production, and maintenance personnel.

As the Chemical Process Engineer, this role develops steady-state models, digital twins, and simulation methods for water, energy, and chemical process systems within a software-driven digital platform environment. The process simulation and software team relies on this work to translate advanced modelling capabilities into tools that serve chemical plant operators and executives with actionable, data-driven process insights.

Operational Focus

• Develop steady-state models for simulation of water and energy streams and chemical processes.
• Design, develop, and validate methods for steady-state prediction of process variables.
• Create digital twins.
• Collaborate closely with the software team to implement advanced simulation capabilities within a digital platform.
• Collaborate with a diverse set of individuals, including modelling scientists, data scientists, software and hardware engineers, sales engineers, chemical plant operators, and chemical industry executives.
• Operate effectively under time and resource constraints.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in process modelling.
• Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• PhD in Chemical Engineering with experience in process modelling.
• High competency in chemical engineering principles and optimization methodologies, including reaction kinetics, unit operations design, chemical thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, and engineering statistics.
• Significant experience in process modelling and simulation using open-source or commonly used tools, with 3+ years of experience in applications such as MATLAB, Aspen, Octave, Python, and OLI.
• Experience modelling unit operations related to water treatment and steam systems, and running water and energy balances.
• Experience working with EPC companies to design and implement unit operations.
• Basic exposure to data science.
• Strong problem-solving, independent decision-making, and organizational skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Chemical Process Engineer guides the development and delivery of on-site training content across face-to-face, on-the-job, and eLearning methodologies as part of an Integrated Continuous Improvement Programme at a science-related manufacturing facility. The work directly supports the site's Technical Operations, Quality, and SHE functions by ensuring learning and competency assessment materials meet established objectives and equip the workforce to operate safely and effectively.

Key Deliverables

• Prepare training content for face-to-face classroom, on-the-job learning, and eLearning methodologies.
• Prepare relevant competency assessment materials.
• Develop a thorough understanding of learner needs by engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborate with Technical Operations, Quality, and SHE subject matter experts to obtain and verify technical content.
• Apply digital media techniques, including video and photography, to complement learning and assessment materials.
• Update existing content for new versions and migrate into new tools and formats as needed.
• Audit the effectiveness of the revised on-the-job training process.
• Support the roll-out of training in the plant.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Prior experience or placement in a science-related manufacturing environment.
• A good level of knowledge of industrial chemical process operations and equipment.
• Understanding of programming and web-based applications.
• Ability to prepare and deliver technical training to a high standard.
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computing skills, including MS Office.
• Ability to deliver results under tight deadlines.

The Chemical Process Engineer owns the design and development of business-critical metrics, reports, and process improvement initiatives across end-to-end operations at a technology-driven fulfillment company. Reporting to operations leadership and collaborating with robotics and automation vendors as well as cross-functional departments, this role delivers the analytical insight and technical governance that optimize automated operations and support key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop business-critical metrics and reports to provide network insights to leadership.
• Drive critical process improvements across the end-to-end operations process.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for robotic and automation vendors.
• Embed with technology development programs to scope and prioritize performance and analytics requirements.
• Provide thought leadership in technology development deep dives across a variety of departments and disciplines.
• Own the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing metrics, reports, analyses, and dashboards to drive key business decisions.
• Adopt best practices in reporting and analysis, including data integrity, test design, analysis, validation, and documentation.
• Triage multiple courses of action in a high-ambiguity environment, using both quantitative analysis and business judgment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, including computer science, engineering, operations research, mathematics, finance, or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field is a plus.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in a business analyst, data analyst, or statistical analysis role.
• Knowledge of data mining and processing using SQL and at least one of SAS, R, or Python.
• Experience developing requirements and formulating business metrics for reporting.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools, including Looker or Tableau.
• Familiarity with data warehousing and data modeling.
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and process optimization.
• Excellent organizational skills, including prioritization, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with multiple teams.
• Proven problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Embedded within a technical department serving both internal and external stakeholders, the Chemical Process Engineer develops chemistry process standards, safety procedures, and full engineering deliverables, including HAZOP studies, process flow diagrams, and operation and maintenance manuals for new and existing chemical products. Working closely with the commercial team, customers, and external bodies, this role advances product lines from trials through commercialization while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Core Functions

• Set chemistry process standards for new and existing products.
• Liaise with customers, external bodies, and colleagues to address issues and queries related to chemical processes.
• Develop safety procedures for those working with potentially dangerous chemicals.
• Troubleshoot problems with manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Estimate production costs for new processes and materials qualification.
• Conduct chemical analysis of production trials and review vendor documents, drawings, datasheets, specifications, and calculations.
• Conduct economic studies for the optimization of production rates and costs to justify plant changes and capital projects.
• Support the commercial team with technical queries.
• Prepare process designs, including material specifications, flow diagrams, and operating instructions for modifications or additions to existing plants.
• Prepare engineering deliverables, including process flow diagrams, process datasheets, equipment specifications, cause and effect diagrams, control philosophies, shutdown philosophies, HAZOP studies and reports, and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Research new products from trials through to commercialization and improve existing product lines.
• Attend regular project process meetings and produce reports and cost summaries.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• 2-3 years of qualified experience in process engineering in chemical or similar process environments.
• Practical experience within a technical department and/or customer-facing role with day-to-day involvement in chemical processes.
• Strong chemical theoretical knowledge and understanding of chemical unit operations, engineering calculations, and principles.
• Understanding and knowledge of Process Safety Management.
• Thorough understanding and practical experience of Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals.
• General understanding of manufacturing environment and business disciplines.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and written and oral communication skills.

Reporting to client-facing project leadership, the Chemical Process Engineer develops instrumentation strategies, process models, and control algorithms for chemical production operations at both client sites and internal testbeds. Partnering with software and hardware engineers and interacting directly with clients in DCS/SCADA environments, this role produces the integration solutions and process optimizations that improve operational efficiency across industrial chemical facilities.

Primary Duties

• Develop instrumentation and monitoring strategies, process models, and optimization and troubleshooting approaches for chemical production operations.
• Design, develop, and analyze process systems and technology to improve efficiencies on existing systems or new processes.
• Interact with clients to understand DCS/SCADA environments, develop integration strategies, and integrate applications in the client environment.
• Collaborate with researchers, including software and hardware engineers.
• Configure and develop optimal control algorithms for chemical processes.
• Adhere to applicable regulations, policies, and standards, including workplace safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in chemical process operations in an industrial, operations, or manufacturing environment, including process control algorithm development and process instrumentation.
• Experience with SCADA/DCS systems and Historian databases.
• Strong problem-solving, independent decision-making, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Sitting at the intersection of electrochemical engineering and aerospace manufacturing, the Chemical Process Engineer oversees the development and design requirements for nickel-cadmium and battery electrode plates, cells, and batteries for aircraft applications. Operating across Operations, Quality, and customer-facing technical interfaces, this role refines the manufacturing processes and qualification frameworks that ensure battery product integrity for aerospace and high-reliability industries.

Scope of Work

• Develop and design requirements and associated processes for the manufacturing of vented cell plates, cells, and batteries for aircraft applications, using calculations, process definition and validation, prototypes, tests, tooling confirmation, and statistical analysis to optimize battery-making functions.
• Lead and perform testing and research on plates, cells, and batteries for development, new designs, qualification testing, and process and product integrity validation.
• Provide technical writing support for qualification test plans and manufacturing specifications and process requirements, and lead sign-off on reports before senior management review.
• Monitor process activities across Operations and Quality to ensure process and product integrity, and oversee training activities, training records, and process audits to ensure compliance with established process and audit requirements.
• Supply information for CAD design functions and approve final process drawings and specifications, and lead the planning and control of process documentation and relevant product specifications.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with customers, system engineering, engineering projects, and operations to validate that methods, processes, and products meet requirements.
• Coordinate projects with outside testing laboratories.
• Contribute expertise to Power Product activities, including design, production support, qualification testing, new business development, and non-conforming material disposition.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with 7 years of related experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in processes used to manufacture nickel-cadmium, lithium-ion batteries, or other related electrochemical systems.
• Experience designing and/or qualifying products for aerospace, military, or other high-reliability industries.
• Experience with environmental regulations, permitting, and reporting.
• Knowledge of industrial wastewater treatment for the removal of battery metals and related chemicals.
• Strong battery product knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with comfort handling formulas, scientific equations, and graphs.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to interface across the shop floor, senior leadership, and customers.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

A key member of a multi-discipline engineering team, the Sr. Chemical Process Engineer leads the delivery of complex process engineering designs and technical direction for client engagements spanning ultrapure water systems, specialty gas and chemical systems, and hazardous wastewater treatment. Collaborating across interdisciplinary, inter-department, and inter-office initiatives and mentoring less experienced staff, this role advances the technical and professional expertise of the team while meeting client scope, budget, and schedule expectations.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Perform professional, detailed, and complex process engineering designs and solutions for complex client environments.
• Implement and expand the selection of new and innovative concepts and approaches to solve complex challenges.
• Provide technical direction and support to all levels of staff to meet client expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Mentor and coach less experienced staff and identify opportunities to elevate the technical and professional expertise of the team.
• Define, develop, and deliver structured engineering approaches through continuous process improvement, adherence to best practices, and standardized methodologies.
• Foster inter-discipline, inter-department, and inter-office cooperation and collaboration by participating in multi-discipline strategy sessions.
• Assist management in articulating discipline capability requirements in support of strategic and business objectives.
• Provide technical consulting services to clients.
• Participate in civic, discipline, and professional activities and associations.

Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited school in Chemical Engineering or a technically related discipline.
• Professional Engineering licensure (PE) is required.
• Experience designing systems such as ultrapure/high-purity water systems, specialty gas and chemical systems, and solvent/acid/hazardous wastewater treatment systems.
• Previous experience with design of experiments and authoring of technical reports.
• Previous experience running computer-based simulations.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of fluid transfer, heat exchange, and friction loss in piping systems, including design and operation.
• Knowledge of chemical process systems control philosophy, including P&ID development.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.

The Chemical Process Engineer delivers process designs, equipment specifications, and cGMP-compliant implementation support for new and complex manufacturing processes within the medical device and pharmaceutical industry. Reporting to product and process development leadership and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, this role shapes the transition of novel processes into production while maintaining compliance with current FDA regulations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Specify new equipment, implement solutions to complex requirements, and create fixtures to support manufacturing processes in accordance with cGMP regulations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to design, purchase, and build equipment and processes that meet the needs of products, employees, and customers.
• Provide transition training to manufacturing personnel for the introduction of new processes and manufacturing capability.
• Anticipate and mitigate risk points.
• Make trade-offs between design complexity, time, effort, schedule, cost, and quality while meeting safety and regulatory demands.
• Interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Investigate, recommend, and assist with design implementation and manufacturing process decisions to maximize internal expertise and productivity.
• Adapt to an evolving regulatory environment to maintain compliance with current regulations and adjust work plans accordingly.
• Communicate safety and quality issues raised by customers or staff in a timely manner.
• Support the Quality System and Health and Safety Program by following procedures and mentoring others.

Background & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Two years of experience in a medical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with radioactive processing is a plus.
• Knowledge of demonstrable FDA regulations applicable to medical device and pharmaceutical environments.
• Knowledge of the Product Development Life Cycle, from product specification and concept development to product release, is desired.
• Strong computer skills and substantial independent judgment.
• Strong communication skills.

Embedded within a process engineering team serving refinery, chemical, and specialty energy clients, the Mid-Level Chemical Process Engineer develops process flow diagrams, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and cost estimations for complex processing projects including gasification, hydrogen production, and RNG systems. Working closely with internal and external design contributors and client stakeholders, this role elevates project outcomes from conceptual design through vendor FATs, site visits, and start-up support.

Work Activities

• Design process systems, including process modelling, mass and energy balances, material flow analysis, heat transfer calculations, and fluid flow calculations.
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
• Collaborate with clients to define project scope and deliver required project outputs.
• Work with design teams comprising internal and external contributors to develop general arrangement and elevation layouts.
• Develop equipment specifications and documentation to meet client design requirements.
• Develop descriptions of operation for processes being designed.
• Develop equipment and installation cost estimations and bid and construction packages.
• Support vendor FATs, reviews, and trials.
• Visit customer sites for data acquisition, meetings, and installation or start-up as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Master's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with a thermodynamics emphasis is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in the design and layout of chemical processing lines.
• Professional Engineering license, or the ability to obtain one within 2 years.
• Hands-on experience developing process simulations using AspenPlus.
• Experience in multiple process platforms, including gasification, biodiesel, hydrogen production via electrolysis and SMR, gas separations, distillation, RNG digester and processing, and other specialty chemicals.
• Knowledge of applicable health and process safety requirements and environmental concerns.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD software suites, Visio, Plant P&ID, AspenPlus, MS Project, and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to perform any role in a design team environment, delegate effectively, and assist in business development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The Chemical Process Engineer coordinates the assessment, design, and implementation of process and equipment improvements across a biochemical manufacturing facility producing PCR reagents, including enzymes and oligonucleotide primers and probes. Reporting to site leadership and collaborating with scientists, SHE, and facility maintenance personnel, this role guides the improvement of purification, DNA synthesis, and fermentation operations while maintaining compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management standards.

Role Responsibilities

• Assess existing processes and equipment, and identify and implement improvements to reduce cost and labor hours and increase operator safety.
• Assist in designing and implementing new equipment and tools to improve manufacturing efficiencies, reduce ergonomic stress, and improve quality.
• Update, create, and sustain standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with scientists as part of a project team in the development and implementation of new processes and equipment.
• Provide technical support for daily production issues.
• Apply DOE methodologies where appropriate, analyze data, evaluate results, and form conclusions.
• Work with SHE and site facility and maintenance personnel to maintain safe working conditions for operators.
• Prepare and present technical information and project summaries to peers and senior leadership.
• Participate in equipment qualifications and process validations.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience, with at least 6 years in chemical or biochemical processes.
• Experience with OSHA's Process Safety Management preferred.
• Familiarity with HPLC purification and fermentation required.
• Familiarity with programming and operating Tecan Liquid Handlers preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Reporting to site operations management, the Chemical Process Engineer II oversees the effective operation and continuous improvement of a multi-step chemical process, Environmental unit, and Tank Farm within a chemical manufacturing facility. Partnering with front-line workers and management across organizational layers, this role produces the safety, quality, and production outcomes that keep the plant meeting yield and cost targets.

Job Functions

• Oversee effective operation and continuous improvement of a multi-step chemical process, Environmental unit, and Tank Farm.
• Participate in site HSE and Process Safety Management programs, including Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Incident Investigations, and development of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Identify and monitor Key Process Indicators to sustain optimal plant operations meeting production, yield, and cost targets.
• Develop and execute productivity projects to improve baseline safety, quality, production, and cost performance.
• Develop capital project scopes of work and associated process packages to improve or maintain unit operations.
• Bridge multiple organizational layers between management and front-line workers to deliver plant safety and production objectives.
• Mentor and train Operations staff on unit design and intended and optimal operation.
• Assist the Operations department in troubleshooting plant operational issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Methodologies.
• 2+ years of experience in the chemical industry in manufacturing, operations, or engineering roles.
• Familiarity with various types of unit operations, including reactions, distillation, absorption, heat exchange, fluid flow, and handling of hazardous materials.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills with chemical process equipment, including pumps, distillation columns, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with HS&E regulations and life-critical safety tools, including Lock-out/Tag-out, Line Break, and Hot Work permits and procedures.

The Chemical Process Engineer executes capital and non-capital improvement projects aligned with site objectives, performing chemical engineering design work and driving enhancements in process safety, EHS, quality, and operational excellence across a manufacturing facility. Reporting to site management and collaborating with plant management, affected employees, and key stakeholders, this role strengthens the Continuous Improvement Roadmap outcomes that improve performance, capability, and engagement across the factory team.

Areas of Ownership

• Identify and execute improvement projects, both capital and non-capital, aligned with site objectives.
• Provide technical knowledge and expertise to enable implementation of identified improvement opportunities.
• Perform chemical engineering design work as required for change implementation.
• Collaborate with plant management, affected employees, and key stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of process improvements.
• Develop improved training and development tools related to process operations.
• Identify and resolve EHS, quality, and productivity issues.
• Drive improvements in process safety and operational excellence-based activities on site.
• Undertake and assist with operational reviews, KPI development, data collection, efficiency improvement, and data analysis.
• Complete change control, equipment qualification, and process validation activities as required.
• Support activities defined by the Continuous Improvement Roadmap to drive improvements in performance, capability, and engagement.
• Drive improved engagement of the factory team in CI through regular communication, training, and involvement in CI activities.
• Provide metrics and regular updates to the site management team as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's, Master's, or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a chemical engineering role, including proven chemical process design and equipment and process system specification and documentation.
• Desired understanding and practical application of Lean Principles and/or Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness with a strong work ethic.