CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

The Chemical Process Engineer with extensive experience in manufacturing process development across various materials and treatments, such as coating and adhesive processes, is adept in both office and workshop settings. This professional possesses robust knowledge in nondestructive testing, adheres to ASME code requirements, and is proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer skills. Equipped with excellent problem-solving capabilities and mathematical skills, the engineer works effectively in diverse teams or independently, accommodating flexible schedules across different geographies.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Chemical Process Engineer Resume
  • Process Simulation
  • Chemical Engineering Principles
  • Thermodynamics
  • Process Optimization
  • Safety and Hazard Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management
  • P&ID Development
  • Quality Control
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Innovation
  • Stress Management

Summary of Chemical Process Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Chemical Engineering with 8 years of Experience

  • Experience as a Process Engineer involving industrial chemical process control
  • SME Experience in multiple process platforms (gasification, biodiesel, Hydrogen production via electrolysis and SMR, gas separations, distillation, RNG digester and processing, other specialty Chemicals)
  • Be able to develop process engineering, installation, test and commissioning procedures.
  • Ability to communicate in a second language – European or Asian languages
  • Experience with industrial chemical operations, lab work, and/or fabrication
  • Highly organized with sharp attention to numerical and scientific detail
  • Excited to work on a small fast-paced startup team
  • Driven to succeed and grow with the company
  • Passion for industrial chemistry and sustainable mining
  • Have fluency in Spanish
  • Ability to function on a product development team of multi-disciplinary engineers.

2. BS in Process Engineering with 7 years of Experience

  • Self-starter with a passion for learning and willing to work in a plant environment.
  • Completed basic Thermo Dynamics course or equivalent.
  • Capable of responding appropriately during site emergencies as directed by the site emergency manager.
  • Able to evacuate manufacturing process areas promptly should an emergency arise.
  • Able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment to work or visit within the manufacturing process area.
  • Possess the ability to identify critical issues and then formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate, 
  • Ability to develop and foster a positive work environment at all levels, and 3) resolve conflicts through problem-resolution skills.
  • Capable of identifying quality improvement opportunities and then formulating action plans for implementation, requiring exceptional work planning and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to interface well with all levels of employees involved in process engineering work, including process operators, contractors, maintenance technicians, laboratory technicians, process/manufacturing engineers, operations managers, maintenance managers, and members of the plant leadership team.
  • Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems

3. BS in Biochemical Engineering with 10 years of Experience

  • Experience with solids handling experience in the Oilseeds complex, preferably in an Oilseeds Crushing, Protein concentrate, and/or Vegetable Oil Refining, Palm Processing, Biodiesel, and/or Oleo-chemical business.
  • Demonstrated sales support experience and have a strong competitive desire to succeed & win.
  • High integrity and ethics and an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Effective at problem-solving and conflict resolution.
  • Outcome-focused with the ability to manage competing priorities and work well under pressure.
  • Strong attention to detail. and technology advocate into customer focus.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
  • Responsive to requests and inquiries from internal and external customers.
  • Well-developed presentation skills.
  • Customer relationship management (CRM) experience
  • Process Modeling experience – ChemCad, Aspen modeling

4. BS in Materials Science and Engineering with 9 years of Experience

  • Experience in metallurgical testing and chemical analysis.
  • Knowledge and experience in chemical engineering in an industrial environment
  • Practical experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) concepts.
  • Experience with advanced automated manufacturing processes and flexibility to assist other manufacturing areas
  • Able to drive change in a demanding atmosphere.
  • Familiar with DFMEA and QA troubleshooting tools
  • Successful track record of leading process improvement projects in a production factory
  • Experience in scaling production in a fast-growing environment ideally in the Food, Pharma, Paper & Pulp, Semiconductor, Electrochemical, or similar industry
  • Curious, technically educated and preferably with a strong business background
  • Experience and interest in the manufacturing industry
  • Experience in Catalysts, hydrometallurgy, calcination, battery Cathode material, NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt), NCA (Nickel Cobalt Aluminum)
  • Six Sigma training with Green Belt certificate

5. BS in Environmental Engineering with 8 years of Experience

  • Strong initiative and problem-solving that can adapt to a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in process design, including fluid flow, heat transfer and plant operations
  • Strong knowledge of safety and general industry standards
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a high degree of personal initiative
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and a diverse culture.
  • Experience as a process engineer in a manufacturing environment
  • Efficient in MS Office and CAD
  • Hands-on experience in the electronic part manufacturing industry. Interested area Final inspection process, packaging design
  • Good analytical skills (Data analysis)
  • Experience in leading new/improvement projects
  • Extrovert (Good interpersonal skills)

6. BS in Industrial Engineering with 9 years of Experience

  • Experience with chemical engineering design and analysis software tools such as ASPEN+ or equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience with process design including PFDs, P&IDs, and ability to specify components and systems
  • Experience with engineering tools such as AutoCAD and Mathcad
  • Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists
  • Experience with molten salt or other high temperatures fluid systems
  • Experience with corrosive fluid/metal interaction, corrosion of steels, nickel alloys and/or refractory metals
  • Demonstrated strong analytical/problem-solving skills, and creative thinking
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given workweek
  • Nuclear design experience,
  • Experience writing specifications for the procurement, fabrication, or testing of components
  • Perform scientific analysis on test data and literature data to generate models and correlations to support design
  • Experience with Python and data science and have working knowledge of ASME Section III, Div. 5

7. BS in Mechanical Engineering with 7 years of Experience

  • Experience in glass and substrate chemical reactions especially etching, ion exchange, and lamination experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in leadership, leading projects, coaching junior engineers, etc.
  • Engineering base to drive technology from development to scale-up to mass production.
  • Ability to directly analyze the fundamental root cause of process problems and implement optimal solutions. Knowledge of organic analytical techniques, e.g. 
  • Optical microscopy, and AFM. Ability to work with inorganic analytical techniques, e.g. SEM-EDX
  • Ability to qualitative and quantitative chemicals and materials and analytical profile explanation.
  • Solid knowledge of glass and substrate chemical reactions especially etching, ion exchange, lamination, and substrate bonding/ stacking.
  • Chemistry recipe and process design experience, and the ability to run engineering tests with simulation capability
  • Etching or IOX engineering experience
  • Strong problem-solving/analysis skills
  • Proficient in English and Mandarin, good written and oral skills
  • Ability to apply standard evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.

8. BS in Chemistry with 8 years of Experience

  • Have process development or operational experience in organic or sulfur chemical processes. 
  • Professional working experience, preferably as a process engineer within the chemical manufacturing industry
  • Chemical Process scale-up experience
  • Experience in an operating environment or pilot plant facilities. 
  • Experience in the commissioning of chemical manufacturing plants
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, multicultural environment
  • Fluent in English with a working knowledge of Spanish
  • Presentation and technical writing skills to enable communication within the program team, internal, and external customers
  • Self-starter, passionate about engineering and have a high level of technical curiosity.
  • Dedicated, open to new ideas, and recognized for the flexibility to change
  • Ability to input, retrieve, and organize information via computers and software programs.

9. BS in Petroleum Engineering with 9 years of Experience

  • Experience in hazardous chemistry handling
  • Requires working with dangerous and/or toxic gases and the ability to physically control RASIRC-designed hazardous equipment.
  • Experience with liquid and gas metrology for high-purity applications
  • Experience in chemical fingerprinting
  • Experience transitioning laboratory-scale processes and in-glove box work
  • Solid working knowledge of applicable laboratory and hazardous materials procedures
  • Ability to communicate at a high level (spoken and written) in English.
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office and Visio, Solidworks)
  • Ability to function effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
  • Be self-motivated and focused.
  • Understand heat transfer, mass transfer, and process piping ability to work hands-on with gases, liquids, and heaters.
  • Ability to work in controlled environments following all applicable safety and cleanliness protocols.

10. BS in Polymer Science and Engineering with 10 years of Experience

  • Demonstrated manufacturing process development ability on different types of materials and processes
  • Desire and ability to work in both an office and workshop environment by combining formal education with hands-on work in the shop
  • Strong knowledge and background in nondestructive testing and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code requirements
  • Proficiency in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) or equivalent, and email skills
  • Recognized as a professional in the trade for the area of expertise
  • Flexible work schedules to accommodate work performed in different geographies
  • Process Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Treating, coating, and/or adhesive process experience.
  • Requires problem-solving and decision-making ability.
  • Positive human relation skills and ability to work on teams or independently
  • Good math skills, ability to read blueprints, and ability to use measuring equipment