Production Engineer

Air Liquide; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Advanced Materials in Fremont, CA is seeking a Production Engineer to optimize plant operations, analyze processes, and drive safe, efficient production of quality materials.

You will interact with a wide range of teams, implement improvements, and help sustain gains in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong technical knowledge of process engineering and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and knowledge of process or production engineering.
• Experience with KPI tracking, process safety, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with hazardous chemicals and plant operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical resource for operations to optimize plant performance and safety.
• Monitor KPIs, track gaps to goals, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support documentation updates including SOPs and learning resources.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, R&D, Process Development, Engineering, Quality and HSE teams.

Skills

Process engineering

Project engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

PLC & Process Automation

Root cause analysis

Data-driven problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

NWA software

PLC Control Systems

Job description

## Production EngineerApplylocations: Fremont, CA - 46401 Landing Pkwytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R10096041R10096041 Production Engineer (Open)Location:Fremont, CA - 46401 Landing Pkwy - Advanced materialsThe science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies – from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells – even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHATM and Voltaix products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.## **How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?**he Production Engineer acts as a technical resource for Operations personnel in the plant, applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems and enable safe and efficient production of quality products. The Engineer is expected to be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of teams to implement change effectively and sustain the gains. The Engineer is expected to be able to thrive in a fast paced and very dynamic environment. The annual base salary range for this position in California or New York City is $100,000 - $125,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Air Liquide considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.# **Air Liquide is Hiring a Production Engineer in Fremont, CA!****WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!****Salary Range**: $90k - $110k**Annual Bonus**: 6%**Work Schedule**: Mon - Fri 7am - 4pm**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Serves as a technical resource on the technical capability and capacity of the production plant. Understands the chemistry of the plant. Understands how the plant operates. Understands key Health, Safety and Environmental parameters including reactive chemical concerns and process safety requirements. Understands the customer specifications and expectations for the product.* Assist in establishing Key Performance Indicators for each of the plant operations under their responsibility. On a daily basis, monitors the KPIs, trends and the ultimate performance of the unit against the plant goals for personal safety, process safety, quality and productivity.* Track OEE of processes to support consistent improvement of productivity.* Takes action to resolve gaps between performance and goals along with other engineers. Encourages plant personnel to effectively change behaviors when performance is not meeting expectations. Is capable of completing small improvement projects when required.* Work to Improve and update documentation including learning resources and Standard Operating Procedures for the plant. Provides knowledge transfer to the operators and ensures it is being used.* Drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" with their actions and their words on a daily basis.* Successfully complete required trainings* Ability to effectively and proficiently communicate both verbally and written in English## \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_## ## Are you a MATCH?**Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering* Knowledge in process or production engineering. Project engineering knowledge a plus.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Chemical, food or pharmaceutical plant operations experience* Experience working with highly hazardous chemicals at a manufacturing facility* Experience establishing, tracking and driving gap closure with KPIs (Key Performance Metrics) or equivalent.* Experience with Northwest Analytics (NWA) process analytical software* Working knowledge of PLC and Process Automation control systems* Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification or equivalent knowledge* 5S and Lean Manufacturing experience* Process hazard analysis training; LOPA and HAZOP* Root cause investigation training and methodology* Able to learn technical chemical processes quickly in a fast paced, dynamic environment.* Able to effectively work with team mates in Maintenance, R&D, Process Development, Engineering, Quality and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment)* Improvement project or capital project experience* Methodical data based problem solving and decision making skills* Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multitask* Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and changing priorities* Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business.