Scale-Up Engineer: Drive Lab-to-Fab Processes

Actylis; Town of Grand Island (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Actylis is seeking a Scale-Up Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of chemical process systems within a chemical manufacturing environment. This role focuses on transferring laboratory chemical processes to manufacturing-scale production, collaborating with R&D, production, maintenance, and quality teams to drive process excellence while ensuring EHS compliance.

The position involves design, optimization, equipment specification, and documentation creation (PFDs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in chemical, petrochemical, or related manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and optimize chemical process systems throughout the site.
• Collaborate with R&D and transfer processes from laboratory scale to pilot and manufacturing scale production.
• Perform calculations to specify heating and cooling systems, rupture discs and pressure relief devices, vessel design, and fluid movement using pumps and controls.
• Prepare documents including PFDs, P&IDs, Batch Records and SOPs.
• Hands‑on operation in collaboration with Manufacturing personnel for new processes and procedures.
• Develop, implement and train personnel on Standard Operating Procedures for chemical processes.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Operations teams, including process and equipment troubleshooting, implementing corrective actions and occasional operational support.
• Monitor process performance and analyze key process parameters to ensure operations are within optimal targets.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Participate in process safety reviews, including HAZOP, Risk Assessments and Job Observations
• Ensure all process systems and designs comply with company EHS policies and regulatory requirements.
• Process design considerations include safety and adherence to environmental regulations.

Skills

5 years exp

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

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Actylis is a global solutions provider with over 75 years of experience, specializing in streamlining the management of critical ingredients and raw materials for our business partners.

We offer both sourcing and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet diverse and evolving needs, ensuring a reliable, agile, and secure supply network. Our commitment to customization allows us to create flexible solutions, whether it’s a unique specification, custom packaging, or tailored logistics strategies.

With deep expertise in quality and regulatory compliance, sourcing and logistics management, analytical services, and R&D support, we reduce complexities and mitigate risks, empowering our partners to focus on growing their business.

In furtherance of that goal, Actylis is seeking new members of the team. This expansion, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for challenge and growth, make Actylis the ideal place to work and thrive. We hope you’ll consider joining us!

Position Summary

The Scale-Up Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of chemical process systems within a chemical manufacturing environment. This role focuses on successfully bringing laboratory chemical processes to manufacturing scale production. The Scale-Up Engineer collaborates closely with R&D, production, maintenance, and quality teams to drive process excellence while ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards.

Responsibilities will include:

• Design, maintain, and optimize chemical process systems throughout the site.
• Collaborate with R&D and lead the transfer of processes from laboratory scale to pilot and manufacturing scale production.
• Perform calculations to safely and efficiently specify heating and chilling systems, rupture disc and pressure relief devices, vessel design, and fluid movement using pumps and other controls.
• Prepare documents including PFD’s, P&ID’s, Batch Records and SOP’s
• Hands-on operation in collaboration with Manufacturing personnel for new processes and procedures.
• Develop, implement and train personnel on Standard Operating Procedures for chemical processes.
• Provide Technical support to Manufacturing and Operations teams, including process and equipment troubleshooting, implementing corrective actions and occasional operational support
• Monitor process performance and analyze key process parameters to ensure operations are within optimal targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, maintenance, safety, and quality) to identify and implement process improvements.
• Participate in process safety reviews, including HAZOP, Risk Assessments and Job Observations
• Ensure all process systems and designs comply with company EHS policies and regulatory requirements.
• Process design considerations include safety to all personnel and adhering to all environmental regulations.
• Support capital and improvement projects — including design, scope definition, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and improve plant efficiency.
• Will require occasional operation shift coverage outside standard work hours
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Experience & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Experience Qualifications – Required(R)/Preferred(P):

Specific Experience (Required):

• 0-5 years of experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or related manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.

Other Experience/Competencies (Preferred):

• Hands-on experience with process optimization, control systems, and plant operations preferred.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with equipment such as reactors, heat exchangers, distillation columns, and pumps.
• Proficiency with process modeling and simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS, ChemCAD).

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made where necessary. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation

The salary range for the position of Scale-Up Engineer is $75,000 - $105,000. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity and other factors as permitted by law.

This salary range is provided in good faith and is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

Actylis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Actylis US does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.