Startup Process Engineer - Specialty Chemicals Plant

Pave Talent; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60+ holidays included

Broad benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Pave Talent, on behalf of a global specialty chemicals client, seeks a Chemical Engineer to lead startup operations in Fremont, CA. You will own and optimize pilot-to-plant processes, stabilize batches, and drive continuous improvements on solvent- and corrosive-rich chemistry.

In this multi-hat role, you will set up control charts, diagnose root causes, write procedures, and train operators across the plant as it scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years in process engineering or process development with hands-on chemical production.
• Experience diagnosing and fixing process equipment.
• Proficient with JMP, Minitab or similar data analysis tools.
• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, or willing to relocate; on-site Fremont five days a week.
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Stabilize production and troubleshoot to ensure clean batches.
• Expand process scope to capital projects as the plant grows.
• Set up control charts, root-cause issues, write procedures, and train operators.

Skills

Process engineering

Root cause analysis

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Chemical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Pave Talent, on behalf of a global specialty chemicals client, seeks a Chemical Engineer to lead startup operations in Fremont, CA. You will own and optimize pilot-to-plant processes, stabilize batches, and drive continuous improvements on solvent- and corrosive-rich chemistry.

In this multi-hat role, you will set up control charts, diagnose root causes, write procedures, and train operators across the plant as it scales.