R&D Engineer I: Pilot Plant & Process Scale-Up

Element Solutions Inc; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 5,700 - 9,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive gross salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical Insurance INR 5L

Group Term Life Insurance

Two meals daily

Job summary

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc., is seeking an R&D Engineer I to support pilot plant operations and chemistry development, including synthesis experiments, DOE studies, and scale-up activities in a collaborative lab setting.

You will work with Technical Scientists and engineers to translate lab discoveries into pilot-scale processes, maintain safety and ISO-compliant records, and contribute to process optimization, technology transfer, and

Qualifications

• Diploma or B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry.
• 2-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, process engineering, pilot plant operations, chemical process development, specialty chemicals, polymers or nanomaterial synthesis, process scale-up, manufacturing, or R&D support environments.
• Hands-on experience with chemical processing equipment, unit operations, laboratory instrumentation, and pilot-scale systems.
• Working knowledge of process safety, quality systems, EHS requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D Scientists and project teams in synthesis experiments, DOE studies, process monitoring, and data collection to enable process development and scale-up.
• Operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment in safety, quality, and operational standards, while maintaining and updating SOPs and ISO-compliant documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of process conditions, operating parameters, observations, and experimental results, and prepare technical reports.
• Assist in process development, scale-up, and technology transfer from laboratory through pilot plant to manufacturing, including experimental execution, data analysis, troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and process optimization.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot pilot plant equipment, including commissioning, preventive maintenance, and changeovers, while supporting technology development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage raw material, consumable, and finished product inventories to ensure operational readiness.
• Support packaging, labeling, logistics, and sample shipment activities in coordination with R&D, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Maintain 5S standards, housekeeping, and safe work practices while demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Pilot plant operations

Synthesis experiments

DOE studies

Data collection & documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Pilot-scale systems

Chemical processing equipment

Job description

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc., is seeking an R&D Engineer I to support pilot plant operations and chemistry development, including synthesis experiments, DOE studies, and scale-up activities in a collaborative lab setting.

You will work with Technical Scientists and engineers to translate lab discoveries into pilot-scale processes, maintain safety and ISO-compliant records, and contribute to process optimization, technology transfer, and