Polymerization Process Engineer – Safety & Optimization

Roehm; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Röhm in the United States is seeking a process engineer to provide expertise for polymerization processes, ensuring safe, efficient production and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

You will troubleshoot problems, optimize operations, maintain control systems and documentation, and drive continuous improvement across capital projects and product quality.

This is a hands-on role within a global chemical company offering competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical engineering or related field.
• 1–5 years experience in a chemical plant with accountability for unit operations.
• Proficiency in process control systems, instrumentation, and automation.
• Experience with extrusion systems, blending operations, and material handling equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for polymerization processes to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Troubleshoot process problems and equipment malfunctions across reactors and related systems.
• Maintain process documentation including SOPs, P&IDs, and electrical/equipment drawings.
• Maintain and improve PLC/DCS control systems, instrumentation, and data analysis.
• Ensure changes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Hazards and Operability Reviews (Hazard Analyses) and Pre Start-up Safety Reviews for changes.

Skills

Process control

Instrumentation

Automation

Troubleshooting

Education

BS/MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical engineering or related field

Tools

PLC

DCS

P&ID

Electrical drawings

Job description

Röhm in the United States is seeking a process engineer to provide expertise for polymerization processes, ensuring safe, efficient production and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

You will troubleshoot problems, optimize operations, maintain control systems and documentation, and drive continuous improvement across capital projects and product quality.

This is a hands-on role within a global chemical company offering competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.