Chemical Process Engineer (PEDP)

Armstrong group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries is seeking entry-level Process Engineers to join our engineering development program. You will train on-site at plant locations and rotate, then move into a full-time role at your assigned site.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science, with graduation expected Dec 2026 or May 2027, and unrestricted US work authorization. Strong analytical and teamwork skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or related field.
• Graduating December 2026 or May 2027.
• Unlimited authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Material substitutions (cost reduction) in both coatings and board formulations.
• Troubleshooting production problems.
• Establishing equipment Standard Operating Procedures.
• Running plant tests to develop new products.
• Modification of formulations and process settings to increase capacity.
• Projects to improve product quality.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science

Graduating December 2026 or May 2027

Unlimited authorization to work in the United States

Job description

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Company: Armstrong World Industries

We have terrific career opportunities for entry level process engineers who are energetic, technically savvy, and highly motivated to work and succeed in our team-oriented environment. If you are close to graduating or have recently entered the workforce, our engineering development program might be the perfect next step for you!
Process Engineers at Armstrong World Industries provide process engineering expertise to our plant locations. As a member of a cross-disciplinary engineering team, you will participate in or lead team efforts involving several technical and manufacturing disciplines. You will be accountable for raw material management, process control, product flow, product quality, process trouble shooting, environmental compliance, implementation of new products and process optimization.

What’s in it for you!

• Dedicated Training experience to help you transition into a full-time process engineer.
• Support and capability to discover different career pathways within engineering or outside of engineering.
• Work on sustainability initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Material substitutions (cost reduction) in both coatings and board formulations
• Troubleshooting production problems
• Establishing equipment Standard Operating Procedures
• Running plant tests to develop new products
• Modification of formulations and process settings to increase capacity
• Projects to improve product quality

YOUR TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

• Your development program will begin at one of our plant locations (Marietta, PA; Macon, GA; or Pensacola, FL), where you will participate in on-site training and periodically travel to our headquarters in Lancaster, PA.
• After completing the program, you will assume a full-time, permanent role at your assigned plant location.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or related degree.
• Must be graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027.
• Unlimited authorization to work in the United States

What Makes You Stand Out

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Leadership abilities demonstrated through involvement in student organizations and / or community service
• Previous Co-op or Internship Experience (In the paper or paint industry is a plus!)

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