Senior Process Engineer

airliquidehr; Branchburg Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Job summary

Air Liquide Advanced Materials in Branchburg, NJ is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement across chemical manufacturing processes. You will supervise one or more CI teams, troubleshoot production issues, and develop cost-reduction methods while ensuring safety and quality.

The role offers hybrid work, a salary range of $130k–$165k with a 10% annual bonus and 25–50% travel. Strong leadership, project management, and PLC/DCS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering.
• Hands-on optimization of specialty chemicals/gases production units preferred.
• Strong project planning and management experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for continuous improvement teams.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and improve safety.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction strategies aligned with business needs.
• Develop solutions to complex technical problems and document knowledge.

Skills

Project planning & management

Leadership

Problem solving & decision making

Communication skills

Adaptability under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

MS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

LOPA/HAZOP

DCF analysis

Process safety knowledge

Job description

R10099483 Senior Process Engineer (Open)

Location:

Branchburg, NJ (HO) - US Hwy 22 W - 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?

The primary focus of the Engineering department is to lead continuous improvement activities related to commercial chemical manufacturing processes. Engineering personnel lead continuous improvement teams for major product lines and manufacturing areas, providing technical insights, leadership, and disciplined project management for implementation of improvement projects.

Air Liquide is Hiring a Senior Process Engineer in Branchburg, NJ!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!

Salary Range: $130k - $165k

Annual Bonus: 10%

Travel: 25 to 50%

Work Schedule: Hybrid - Regular business hours

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Technical leadership of one or more continuous improvement teams
• Troubleshoot problems in manufacturing processes
• Improve the safety of existing manufacturing installations
• Identify and implement methods for manufacturing cost reduction in line with business needs
• Provide process engineering expertise across various product lines and sites
• Develop practical solutions to complex technical problems
• Document and communicate institutional knowledge throughout the organization
• Make quantitative, fact-based decisions
• Direct projects to on time, on budget delivery with required quality
• Develop training materials for Operations technicians. Participate in the technician qualification process by providing classroom instruction on basic principles, troubleshooting and process specifics.
• Travel, including international travel, could be 25 to 50% during project definition, design, start-up, and commissioning phases, as well as during ad-hoc activities such as plant support and process troubleshooting

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering
• At least 10 years of experience performing hands-on optimization of specialty chemicals/gases production units
• Demonstrated project planning and management expertise
• Proven track record of delivering on commitments
• Proven ability to lead change, personally adaptable, and able to perform well under pressure and constantly changing priorities
• Solution/outcome oriented in an environment with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of PLC and DCS control systems
• Process hazard analysis leadership; LOPA and HAZOP
• Cost/benefit analysis, including DCF analysis
• Development and use of metrics for performance management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six-Sigma green or black belt certification or the equivalent knowledge and experience
• Significant experience working with highly hazardous chemicals at a manufacturing facility
• Expertise in various unit operations, and associated equipment (i.e. distillation, filtration, reaction)
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• Working knowledge of fire, building, and electrical codes
• Working knowledge of ASME code and CGA standards

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.