Chemical Process Engineer (PEDP) Job

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

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries is seeking candidates for a 4-6 month Process Engineer training program at our Lancaster, PA HQ. You will join a cross-disciplinary engineering team to gain hands-on exposure across materials, process control, and product quality while preparing for a permanent role at one of our plants.

During training you will work at our headquarters and local plant in Marietta, PA, then transition to a permanent Process Engineer position at a site such as Marietta, OH; Macon, GA;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Material Science or Physics.
• Ability to travel and relocate within the United States.
• Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Occasional off shift/weekend work.
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment but not limited to climbing ladders, and walking catwalks etc. to monitor, direct and validate equipment and installations.

Responsibilities

• Material substitutions/optimization in both coatings and board formulations
• Troubleshooting production issues
• Establishing equipment standard operating procedures
• Running plant tests to develop new products
• Modification of formulations and process settings to improve safety, quality and productivity
• Wastewater treatment projects
• Development of novel test methods.

Skills

Internship experience

Teamwork

MS Office

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Material Science or Physics

Job description

Process Engineers at Armstrong World Industries provide technical 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 troubleshooting, environmental compliance, implementation of new products and process optimization.

This training program is a 4-6-month development program located at our headquarters in Lancaster, PA. In training, you will be working at our headquarters and our local manufacturing plant in Marietta, PA. Once you have completed the training you will be placed into a permanent process engineer role at one of our plants which could be in Marietta, PA; Hillard, OH; Macon, GA or Pensacola, FL.

What's in it for you!

• Training from industry experts
• Mentorship from management on engineering and professional development
• Opportunities to grow your career in multiple different career paths
• Training and Development at our headquarters
• Excitement of being involved in research and development

What You'll Be Doing

• Material substitutions/optimization in both coatings and board formulations
• Troubleshooting production issues
• Establishing equipment standard operating procedures
• Running plant tests to develop new products
• Modification of formulations and process settings to improve safety, quality and productivity
• Wastewater treatment projects
• Development of novel test methods.

What Will Make You Successful

• Previous internship/co-op experience
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to work in teams.
• Capability to build working and professional relationships with other functions.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and make autonomous decisions when necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Material Science or Physics.
• Ability to travel and relocate within the United States
• Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Occasional off shift/weekend work
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment but not limited to climbing ladders, and walking catwalks etc. to monitor, direct and validate equipment and installations.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Previous Co-op/Internship at a manufacturing company
• Passion for solving problems and desire to follow-up on your curiosity.
• Great communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills through work, school, or extra-curricular activities.