Process Engineer

Croda; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO

401K Match

Wellness Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Career Development

Life & AD&D insurance

Short and long term disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

Croda is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Engineering team in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania. The role focuses on providing technical expertise for development, design, implementation and maintenance of mechanical and production systems to improve efficiency and plant reliability.

The candidate should have 2–4 years of process engineering experience in an industrial setting, preferably in specialty chemical processing, with strong core engineering competencies and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years’ Process Engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience in the Specialty Chemical processing industry is preferred.
• Competency in core engineering disciplines required.
• Ability to prioritize workload with competing priorities.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemical or similar technical field preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office. Must have oral and written proficiency in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and engineering support for development, design implementation and maintenance of mechanical and production systems.
• Improve production efficiency and plant reliability while reducing manufacturing costs and improving safety standards.
• Develop, implement and monitor short-term plans (0–12 months) to achieve objectives in assigned engineering discipline.
• Lead investigations and participate in hazard studies and process hazard reviews.
• Communicate technical information across sites and with external contractors, suppliers and regulators.
• Identify areas for improvement and drive continual design and development improvements.

Skills

Process engineering

Industrial environment

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemical or similar

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives ™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.

We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business is looking to deliver its ambitious growth strategy, we are looking for a Process Engineer to join our Engineering team.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will be part of the team responsible for providing technical expertise and engineering support for the development, design implementation and maintenance of mechanical and production systems with a view toward improving production efficiency and plant reliability, reducing manufacturing costs and improving safety standards.

Key Duties

• To be responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of predominately short term (0- 12 months) plans to ensure the achievement of objectives related to a given engineering discipline.
• To solve problems, sometimes in the face of limited or vague information, that may affect multiple disciplines and departments.
• To respond and assist in accident and incident investigations.
• To regularly communicate technical information and influence internally at all site levels and with external engineering contractors, suppliers and regulators of core discipline engineering matters.
• Provide plant and process troubleshooting skills to manufacturing assets ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Lead/participate in hazard studies and participate in process hazard reviews including carrying out risk assessments with assigned plant areas.
• Identify areas for improvement and to generate original thinking in design and development.
• Make decisions in relation to specific situations and may be inherently complex in nature with the results regularly reviewed.
• Approach tasks with creativity and continual improvement while working under the direction of a line manager with regular referral.
• Perform all duties within the Company’s safety, health & environmental regulations.
• Work as part of a larger departmental team.

Who We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 2-4 years’ Process Engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience in the Specialty Chemical processing industry is preferred.
• Competency in core engineering disciplines required.
• Ability to prioritize workload with competing priorities.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemical or similar technical field preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office. Must have oral and written proficiency in the English language.

At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

What We Offer

Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.
• Generous PTO
• 401K Match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Paid Holidays

And more!

Additional Information

This on-site position is located in Mill Hall, PA.

Ability to walk, sit or stand for a minimum of 8 hours. May be required to move throughout production areas on uneven surfaces, climb ladders and/or stairs and be exposed to outside weather conditions for extended periods. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Don’t meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply! At Croda, we believe diverse perspectives and unique experiences drive innovation and strengthen our team.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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