Process Engineer - Chemical Equipment & Lining

Knight Material Technologies LLC; East Canton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Knight Material Technologies LLC in East Canton, OH is seeking a Process Engineer to prepare and check engineering calculations, design documentation, and technical deliverables for chemical-resistant masonry lining systems, packed towers, process vessels, and related equipment.

The role interfaces with customers, project managers, internal engineering teams, fabricators, QA/QC, and field crews to deliver safe, accurate, and well-documented engineered solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering; related degree with relevant process equipment experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of engineering experience for Process Engineer level.
• Ability to perform accurate engineering calculations and prepare clear, traceable design documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication for customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, especially Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive, and document control practices.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, datasheets, purchase requirements, and supplier documentation.
• Commitment to safe work practices, technical accuracy, confidentiality, and sound engineering judgment.
• EIT, API 936, Lean/Six Sigma or other certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, checks, and documents process engineering calculations for towers, internals, vessels, and related equipment sizing.
• Develops design basis documents, calculation packages, datasheets, BOMs, sketches, and change records.
• Reviews process chemistry, temperature, pressure, erosion/abrasion, and service history for material selection.
• Supports lining system design for vessels, towers, nozzles, and related areas.
• Reviews vessel and fabricator information for lining-critical geometry and data-book requirements.
• Coordinates with suppliers to review submittals, data, test reports, lead times, substitutions, and nonconformances.
• Supports QA/QC planning and documentation, including drawings, material receiving, and deviations.
• Supports estimating/proposals with technical scopes, material estimates, and BOMs.
• Provides limited field/commissioning support, including installation troubleshooting and startup input.
• Captures historical data and lessons learned to reduce design errors and warranty risk.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Design documentation

Communication skills

Reading drawings/specs

MS 365 tools

Documentation control

Customer/supplier interface

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

10+ years engineering experience

EIT/API 936/Lean Six Sigma (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Process simulation tools

ERP systems

Scheduling tools

Job description

Knight Material Technologies LLC in East Canton, OH is seeking a Process Engineer to prepare and check engineering calculations, design documentation, and technical deliverables for chemical-resistant masonry lining systems, packed towers, process vessels, and related equipment.

The role interfaces with customers, project managers, internal engineering teams, fabricators, QA/QC, and field crews to deliver safe, accurate, and well-documented engineered solutions.