Chemical Engineer- 259725

Medix™; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix™ is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support design, development, procurement, installation, and testing of chemical and mechanical process systems in a specialized environment. You will collaborate with engineering teams, vendors, and procurement to ensure safe and reliable operation.

The role involves reviewing designs, creating specifications and test plans, supporting FAT/SAT, and validating equipment operability while managing multiple projects and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience contributing to design decisions while evaluating risks.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external vendors to develop and implement new systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and solve complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review design packages, specs, drawings, and test plans for chemical and mechanical systems.
• Support piping, valves, tanks, heat transfer, and containment system activities.
• Collaborate with procurement to identify and purchase equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors to finalize designs, support fabrication, and manage deliveries.
• Develop FAT and SAT test plans and evaluate results.
• Conduct field walkdowns to verify installation and operability.
• Perform vendor design reviews to ensure requirements are met.
• Manage multiple engineering activities, balancing safety, cost, and schedule.

Skills

Project management

Multitasking

Technical judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Job description

We are seeking a Chemical Engineer to support the design, development, procurement, installation, and testing of chemical and mechanical process systems within a specialized engineering and manufacturing environment. This individual will work closely with engineering teams, equipment vendors, and procurement to ensure systems are designed for safe, efficient, and reliable operation.

The role will involve reviewing technical designs, developing equipment specifications and test plans, participating in factory and site acceptance testing, and verifying equipment installation and operability. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, sound technical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects while adapting to evolving priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Design & Documentation: Prepare and review design packages, technical specifications, drawings, calculations, reports, and test plans for chemical and mechanical process systems.
• Process Systems: Support engineering activities involving piping, valves, tanks, fluid flow, heat transfer, air handling, confinement boundaries, chemical separations, and specialized containment systems.
• Equipment Procurement: Collaborate with procurement teams to identify, evaluate, and purchase equipment required for engineering projects.
• Vendor Coordination: Work with equipment vendors to finalize system designs, support fabrication, coordinate equipment delivery, and ensure projects meet established schedules and budgets.
• Testing & Validation: Develop and review equipment test plans, participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and evaluate test results and technical documentation.
• Installation & Commissioning Support: Conduct field walkdowns of installed equipment to verify installation, assess operability, and identify potential design or implementation issues.
• Technical Reviews: Perform acceptance reviews of vendor-provided calculations, reports, and design documentation to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Project Coordination: Manage multiple engineering activities simultaneously, make informed design decisions, and consider technical risks, safety, cost, and schedule throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities in a changing, fast-paced environment.
• Experience contributing to engineering design decisions while evaluating technical risks.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external vendors to develop and implement new systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and solve complex engineering challenges.