Process Engineer - Specialty Chemicals

Clariant; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO with carry-over

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

EAP Program

Spending and Savings Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Online discount Mall

Auto/Home Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Job summary

Clariant in Louisville, KY seeks a Process Engineer with a background in specialty chemicals to support our Engineering & Process Technology function across the Americas. You will translate laboratory developments into commercial production processes, evaluate technologies, and deliver process designs for CAPEX projects.

The role focuses on leading development and optimization, collaborating with R&D, engineering, and business units to meet timelines and budgets while protecting intellectual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering with 3–5 years of relevant work experience; candidates with a PhD must have at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in process development, laboratory-to-commercial scale-up, process technology, and innovation management.
• Strong knowledge of chemical engineering principles, unit operations, and specialty and fine chemicals production processes.
• Knowledge of FEL stage-gate processes and the preparation of technical deliverables for capital projects.
• Project management experience, including leading interdisciplinary teams and managing timelines, budgets, and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development, scale-up, and optimization projects, from laboratory development through commercial production.
• Provide technical leadership and chemical engineering expertise to interdisciplinary project teams.
• Evaluate unit operations and select technologies that optimize energy efficiency, cost, and process performance.
• Prepare Process Design Packages, Process Technology reports, and technical deliverables for Front-End Loading (FEL) stage gates and CAPEX projects.
• Define project requirements, align stakeholders on scope and deliverables, and support execution within established timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate the exchange of technical information between R&D, Engineering, and business units to support informed decisions and shared project objectives.

Skills

Process Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Scale-up

Project Management

Unit Operations

FEL

CAPEX

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry or Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

Job ID: 41950 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA | Work Model: Onsite

Clariant is seeking a Process Engineer with a background in specialty chemicals to support our Engineering & Process Technology function across the Americas. This role requires an understanding of specialty chemical production processes and experience applying chemical engineering principles to process development, scale-up, and optimization. Reporting to the Head of Engineering & Process Technology Americas, you will collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and business unit teams to translate laboratory developments into commercial production processes, evaluate technologies, and deliver process designs and technical requirements for capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development, scale-up, and optimization projects, from laboratory development through commercial production.
• Provide technical leadership and chemical engineering expertise to interdisciplinary project teams.
• Evaluate unit operations and select technologies that optimize energy efficiency, cost, and process performance.
• Prepare Process Design Packages, Process Technology reports, and technical deliverables for Front-End Loading (FEL) stage gates and capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.
• Define project requirements, align stakeholders on scope and deliverables, and support execution within established timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate the exchange of technical information between R&D, Engineering, and business units to support informed decisions and shared project objectives.
• Identify and manage technical deviations, coordinate corrective actions, and communicate project progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Develop and share process technology expertise to strengthen technical competitiveness and support innovation.
• Protect intellectual property and ensure appropriate handling of confidential technical information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering with 3–5 years of relevant work experience; candidates with a PhD must have at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in process development, laboratory-to-commercial scale-up, process technology, and innovation management.
• Strong knowledge of chemical engineering principles, unit operations, and specialty and fine chemicals production processes.
• Knowledge of FEL stage-gate processes and the preparation of technical deliverables for capital projects.
• Project management experience, including leading interdisciplinary teams and managing timelines, budgets, and technical requirements.

What´s in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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