Senior Process Engineer

Evonik Industries AG; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Industries AG in den USA (Indiana) sucht eine erfahrene Fachkraft für chemische Fertigung und Prozessoptimierung. Sie arbeiten im Team an anspruchsvollen Projekten, optimieren Prozesse, skalieren neue Technologien und sichern ESHS-Standards.

Ihre Aufgaben umfassen Zusammenarbeit mit Kunden, Stakeholdern sowie Kapital- und Investitionsprojekte. Sie verfügen über einen Bachelorabschluss in Chemieingenieurwesen und langjährige Erfahrung in chemischer/pharmazeutischer Fertigung.

Qualifications

• Bachelorabschluss in Chemie- oder verwandtem Ingenieurwesen.
• Mehrjährige Erfahrung in chemischer oder pharmazeutischer Fertigung.
• Fähigkeit zur Lösung komplexer Prozessherausforderungen.

Responsibilities

• Prozessoptimierung und kontinuierliche Verbesserungen.
• Prozessdesign und Skalierung neuer Prozesse.
• Betriebs-Exzellenz in ESHS & Leistungskennzahlen.
• Technische Expertise zur Problemlösung in Herstellprozessen.
• Kapazitätsplanung und Engpassreduktion.
• Kapitalplanung und Projektführung für Investitionen.
• Zusammenarbeit mit Kunden und Stakeholdern.
• Governance, Standards & Wissensaustausch.

Skills

Chemieingenieurwesen

Pharma-Engineering

Teamarbeit

Problemlösung

Verteilte Produktion

Prozessoptimierung

Drahtlosse Zusammenarbeit

Education

Bachelorabschluss Chemieingenieurwesen

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Was wir bieten

Sie arbeiten gemeinsam mit einem Team an spannenden und herausfordernden Themen in einem hochmodernen, innovativen und kreativen Umfeld. Eine intensive Einarbeitung "on the job" mit kompetenten Kollegen garantiert einen schnellen Einstieg in die eigenverantwortliche Aufgabenbearbeitung. Eine leistungsgerechte Bezahlung, die Förderung Ihrer persönlichen Entwicklung sowie der fachlichen Qualifizierung sind für uns selbstverständlich. Seit 2009 trägt die Evonik Industries AG als familienbewusstes Unternehmen die von der "Initiative der Gemeinnützigen Hertie-Stiftung" vergebene Auszeichnung "audit berufundfamilie".

Hier erfahren Sie mehr über Evonik direkt von unseren Mitarbeitern:

https://careers.evonik.com/de/ueber-uns/das-sind-wir/

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Provide hands-on process engineering support for established operations by analyzing performance data, identifying inefficiencies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Process Design & Scale-Up: Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of new processes, including scale-ups, process modifications, and technology introductions, ensuring smooth integration into existing operations.
• Operational Excellence (ESHS & Performance): Manage and uphold standards related to Environment, Safety, Health, and Sustainability (ESHS), while ensuring product quality, optimal cycle times, and high equipment availability across all operations.
• Technical Expertise & Problem Solving: Apply deep knowledge in core engineering disciplines—such as mixing, material science, heat and mass transfer, filtration, and drying to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and support complex manufacturing systems.
• Capacity Planning & Bottleneck Reduction: Analyse site capacity constraints, identify bottlenecks, and lead targeted projects to streamline workflows, increase throughput, and maximize operational efficiency.
• Capital Planning & Project Leadership: Recommend and support both short- and long-term capital investments related to equipment reliability, new technologies, and expanded capabilities; serve as project lead to implement these improvements successfully.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with customers, cross-functional teams, and project stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs and ensure successful project execution.
• Governance, Standards & Knowledge Sharing: Stay current with regulations, engineering standards, and best practices; act as a technical authority, review and approve engineering documentation, develop procedures, and mentor team members to ensure consistent and accurate execution of responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, related engineering, or Chemistry discipline.
• 10 years prior chemical or pharmaceutical engineering manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Experience in several production facilities with different scales and technology platforms.
• Skills in successfully overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities for improvements.
• Possess both the technical knowledge and practical experience to solve complex process engineering issues.
• Keep informed of latest technology in order to make recommendations for change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skill.
• Strong technical problem solving ability.
• Ability to influence groups without having supervisory responsibility.
• Strong Computer skills in a variety of software packages.
• Ability to apply fundamental engineering and business principles.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skill.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.