Chemical Process Engineer

Element Solutions; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401k with company matching

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

9 holidays

Performance bonus

Job summary

Element Solutions in New Jersey is seeking a Process Engineer to design and scale-up chemical manufacturing processes from lab to pilot plant and full production. You will optimize process parameters to improve throughput while maintaining product quality.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Operations, Quality and Marketing, plus hands-on testing, P&ID development, and process validation.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required; Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year, 3 years preferred, of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Pilot production or scale up experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and implementation of manufacturing processes from the laboratory and concept stage through pilot plant and manufacturing scale-up
• Conduct pilot scale experiments and tests needed to develop and/or improve production processes.
• Perform validation of new and existing processes/equipment to improve yield, product performance and/or to introduce new materials.
• Interfaces with R&D, Operations, Quality, Marketing to ensure transfer feasibility
• Construct, edit and maintain P&ID's
• Develop specifications and test methods for new and existing production processes.
• Test components of new processes in lab settings, and design pilot projects for next step
• Investigates and troubleshoots process problems
• Monitor process capabilities and performance through standard SPC and analysis methods.
• Improve manufacturing processes by evaluating processes, materials and equipment for improvements
• Participate in reducing process variability.
• Exhibit professional behavior with internal/external associates per company policies.
• Utilizes process simulation software to optimize production methods/equipment.
• Maintain laboratory safety protocols
• Perform other duties & projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematics

Scientific reading/analysis

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Element Solutions

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Who are we looking for?

The primary purpose of this position is to participate in chemical process design and testing of new manufacturing technologies, pilot and plant scale-up & troubleshooting process problems. The position is part of the Global Process Engineering Group (GPEG) with the responsibility for effectively scaling-up new Chemical processes & improving current chemical processes and products by optimizing process parameters to improve throughput, investigate cost reduction opportunities, while maintaining or improving product quality.

What will you be doing?

• Participate in design and implementation of manufacturing processes from the laboratory and concept stage through pilot plant and manufacturing scale-up


• Conduct pilot scale experiments and tests needed to develop and/or improve production processes.


• Perform validation of new and existing processes/equipment to improve yield, product performance and/or to introduce new materials.


• Interfaces with various departments (R&D, Operations, Quality, Marketing) to ensure processes and designs are compatible for new product technology transfer.


• Construct, edit and maintain Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's).


• Develop specifications and test methods for new and existing production processes.


• Test components of new processes in laboratory setting, and design pilot projects for next step of small-scale testing.


• Investigates and troubleshoots process problems


• Monitor process capabilities and performance through standard statistical process control and analysis methods.


• Improve manufacturing processes by performing comprehensive evaluation of processes, materials and equipment and identifying areas and methods of improvement


• Participate in reducing process variability.


• Responsible for exhibiting professional behaviour with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.


• Utilizes process simulation software to work out the best production methods/equipment.


• Maintain laboratory safety protocols


• Perform other duties & projects as assigned.

Who are You?

• A bachelor's degree required in a STEM field, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred.


• Minimum of 1 year of experience, 3 years preferred, of relevant manufacturing experience


• Pilot production or scale up experience is preferred


• Ability to work in fast paced environment.

What competencies will you need?

• Exceptional wiritten and oral communication skills


• Advanced mathematical skills


• Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific journals, reports and documents


• Great attention to detail


• A self starter while working in a collaboritive environment

We are Offering...

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus plan. In addition, you will also receive a 401k plan with company matching, Life Insurance, and Medical Insurance as well as 9 holidays.

Innovative- At ESI, we are committed to solving the complex and evolving needs of our customers through innovation and high-quality standards. We are focused on bringing cutting edge and environmentally sustainable solutions to the market. Our people are the critical resource required to make that happen. We support your success by creating a strong, inclusive culture, competitive total rewards, and an appropriate work-life balance.

Socially Responsible- We care about what you care about. We respect the individual differences that make up our unique expanding organization. We prioritize both sustainability and social impact in both our business operations and our local communities through our various ESI Cares initiatives and the ESI Foundation. There are many ways to get involved from employee network groups that support your interests and sense of belonging to paid volunteer days.

Rewarding Performance- We are a performance driven culture where every individual has the opportunity to contribute through their actions and judgment. We strive to reward those who choose excellence through both recognition and compensation. Those who demonstrate good judgement, positive attitude, solid work ethics and ambitious objectives will see their responsibilities grow along with their compensation.

Salary range fro this role is $81,470 to $122,206 DOE and Education.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.