Process Engineer - Emulsion Polymers & Production Analytics

Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. is seeking a technical support professional focused on emulsion polymerization. You will learn to operate advanced instrumentation (FT-IR, DTA, DSC, TGA, GC, UV) and maintain critical databases for multiple polymer grades.

Responsibilities include lab graft polymerization in 8L reactors, data analysis of latex and powder properties, and daily production monitoring with cross-functional meetings to drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years: Emulsion polymerization experience preferred
• 1-2 years: Laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in emulsion polymerization using advanced instrumentation like FT-IR, DTA, DSC, TGA, GC, UV spectroscopy
• Maintain GC database for MA-2 and MA-3 grades for rubber final, batch final latex, and dry powder, updating every 10th lot ending in zero
• Conduct lab graft polymerization in 8L reactors to support optimization of MBS Grades
• Develop database characterizing latex and powder properties (pH, viscosity, VM, ASG, powderD50)
• Monitor daily plant production by maintaining production database and analyzing data to ensure optimal process performance
• Identify trends and deviations in production and suggest improvements based on data
• Ensure material additions for all grades are up-to-date, including %SC, conversion, and total batch size
• Attend daily production meetings and weekly grade separation meetings and follow up on action items

Skills

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Job description

Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. is seeking a technical support professional focused on emulsion polymerization. You will learn to operate advanced instrumentation (FT-IR, DTA, DSC, TGA, GC, UV) and maintain critical databases for multiple polymer grades.

Responsibilities include lab graft polymerization in 8L reactors, data analysis of latex and powder properties, and daily production monitoring with cross-functional meetings to drive process improvements.