Chemical Engineer II

Rasirc • San Diego, CA

1d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

RASIRC is seeking a passionate and dynamic Chemical Engineer II to join our team. This role will play a key part in improving RASIRC’s products and processes through design and testing. Building on foundational engineering experience, this role independently supports process development, preparing products for high-volume manufacturing (HVM) readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on the Peroxidizer line.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (required)
• 3–5 years of relevant industry experience (semiconductor or high-purity chemical manufacturing preferred)
• Strong understanding of chemical process design, scale-up, and optimization
• Experience working with hazardous chemicals and high-purity systems
• Familiarity with ISO-certified manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills
• Experience with process control systems and data logging tools
• Understand heat transfer, mass transfer and process piping ability to work hands on with gases, liquids, and heaters
• Ability to design, build and run tests.
• Ability to work in class 1000 or better cleanrooms with required cleanroom garb
• Ability to travel (~10%) as needed
• Ability to work in controlled environments while following all safety and cleanliness protocols.
• Ability to lift approximately 35 lbs.
• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Certificate (Green Card) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, monitoring, and optimization of chemical process systems producing high-purity specialty chemicals
• Design, analysis, and documentation of mechanical, chemical, and electromechanical subsystems
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement data-driven improvements
• Support advanced troubleshooting of test setups, subcomponent failures, and field failures
• Analyze Engineering test data to drive design improvements
• Develop detailed technical reports, KPIs, and performance dashboards
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership
• Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and reliability
• Drive updates to SOPs, work instructions, and best practices
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols involving hazardous chemicals
• Lead or participate in Hazard Reviews, PHA/HAZOP activities
• Maintain compliance with ISO and semiconductor industry standards
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and equipment issues
• Work with engineering team to improve current system reliability
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, R&D, and supply chain teams
• Integration activities across chemical, electrical, and software teams
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Support training and knowledge transfer across teams

Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000 to $100,000/ year
• Comprehensive training program
• RASIRC pays 100% of the premium for the designated employee base health insurance plan
• Contributes 25% toward dependent health insurance coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level