Process Engineer

Evonik group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Process Engineer to apply engineering principles to the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and final bulk products. You will support established manufacturing, lead improvement projects, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

The role emphasizes process understanding, data analysis, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize production and enable scalable manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or engineering field is required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or related chemical processing preferred.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities required.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for established manufacturing processes and troubleshoot issues.
• Lead/participate in process improvement projects and scale-ups.
• Ensure equipment reliability, product quality, and production efficiency.
• Support regulatory, environmental, safety, health, and quality compliance.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and Equipment Hazard Analyses (EHA).

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or engineering related field

Job description

## Process EngineerApply: Lafayette, IN: Full time: Posted Today: R51720**What we offer** At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed. Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special! **Find out more about the many benefits we offer:** https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html **Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik:** https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html Apply process engineering knowledge and skills to support the synthesis of starting materials pharmaceutical intermediates and final bulk products in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner. Specifically, the Process Engineer is responsible for demonstrating process understanding, monitoring, and managing process performance.**RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Provide technical support for established manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting, data analysis, and continuous improvement. Support minor process modifications and scale-ups while ensuring equipment reliability, product quality, and production efficiency.* Apply core engineering principles—mixing, heat and mass transfer, drying, filtration, and material science—to optimize operations, eliminate bottlenecks, and identify opportunities for capital investment and productivity improvement.* Lead or support process improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and risk assessments. Serve as the process engineering lead on cross-functional teams, contributing to project execution and resolution of equipment-related quality events.* Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, safety, health, and quality standards. This includes proper PPE usage, documentation practices, deviation reporting, housekeeping, and timely training to protect both personnel and product integrity.* Actively participate in and lead safety and quality initiatives, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Equipment Hazard Analyses (EHA), and inherently safer design efforts. Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within engineering and operations. **REQUIREMENTS*** Bachelors Degree in chemical engineering or engineering related field* Any chemical or pharmaceutical engineering manufacturing experience (preferred) The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.**Your Application**To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.**Your Talent Acquisition Manager:**Mary Shang [C]Company isEvonik Corporation### About UsThis is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution. Click here to learn more about Evonik from our employees