Chemical Process Engineer

Randstad USA; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer in Piscataway, NJ to support design, development, scale-up, commissioning, and continuous improvement of chemical manufacturing processes and equipment from lab to production.

Responsibilities include process calculations, data analysis, and capital project support, under guidance from senior engineers and project leaders. Requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or related field with 1+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years in chemical process development, scale-up, or manufacturing.
• Technical: Proficient in process calculations and data analytics for optimization.
• Documentation: Knowledge of PFDs, P&IDs, Plant 3D, specs, control narratives.
• Standards: Understanding of API, ASME, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, PSM.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, scale-up, and implementation of chemical manufacturing processes.
• Assist with the preparation and review of process engineering deliverables.
• Support design and modification of chemical manufacturing facilities, process skids, and equipment.
• Assist with selection, specification, and evaluation of process equipment, including reactors, vessels, and heat exchangers.

Skills

Process Control

Process Validation

Process Improvement

Planning

Materials

Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Seeking a Chemical Process Engineer for a high growth chemical manufacturing client in the Piscataway, NJ area.

The Chemical Process Engineer would be responsible for supporting the design, development, scale-up, commissioning, and continuous improvement of chemical manufacturing processes and equipment from laboratory development through pilot plant and commercial production. Working under the guidance of senior process engineers and project leaders, this position performs process calculations, prepares engineering documentation, supports pilot plant experimentation, analyzes manufacturing data, and assists with the execution of capital projects and process improvement initiatives.

Location: Piscataway, New Jersey

Job type: Permanent

Salary: $95,000 - 115,000 per year

Work hours: 8am to 4pm

Education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, scale-up, and implementation of chemical manufacturing processes
• Assist with the preparation and review of process engineering deliverables
• Support the design and modification of chemical manufacturing facilities, process skids, reaction systems, mixing systems, filtration systems, material-transfer systems, storage tanks, utility systems, etc.
• Support the selection, specification, and evaluation of process equipment, including reactors, vessels, tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, etc.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or related field required; Master's preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years in chemical process development, scale-up, or manufacturing. Specialty/electronic chemicals or batch processing experience preferred.
• Technical & Analytical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in process calculations (mass/energy balances, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, sizing) and data analytics for root cause analysis and optimization.
• Documentation & Troubleshooting: knowledge of engineering docs (PFDs, P&IDs, Plant 3D, specs, control narratives) and proven skills in reaction chemistry and complex troubleshooting.
• Standards & Compliance: Basic understanding of industry standards and regulatory frameworks (API, ASME, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, PSM).

Qualifications

• Experience level: Entry Level
• Minimum 1 year of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

Skills

• Process Control
• Process Validation
• Process Improvement
• Planning
• Materials
• Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.