Production Engineer

airliquidehr; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Advanced Materials in Fremont, CA is seeking a Production Engineer to optimize plant operations, understand chemical processes, and support a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on reliable production, safety, and continuous improvement across teams.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and experience in process or production engineering, with knowledge of KPIs, OEE, and process safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Knowledge in process or production engineering; project engineering knowledge a plus.
• Preferred: experience with hazardous chemicals, KPIs, and process safety concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource on plant capability and capacity; understand plant chemistry and operations.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for plant operations focusing on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Track OEE to drive productivity improvements and sustain gains.
• Lead improvement projects and update documentation and SOPs.
• Promote a culture of safe, first-time-right execution and strong incident prevention.

Skills

Process engineering

Production engineering

Project engineering

Northwest Analytics

PLC and Process Automation

Lean Manufacturing

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Northwest Analytics (NWA)

PLC & Process Automation tools

Job description

Location: Fremont, CA - 46401 Landing Pkwy - Advanced materials

The 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 ALOHA™ 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.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.