Chemical Engineer

Eastman Chemical • Kingsport, TN

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About The Position

The Chemical Engineer position at Eastman involves evaluating early process concepts through conceptual flow sheet design, utilizing laboratory data and engineering fundamentals. The role requires a systems thinker with a strong understanding of unit operations, focusing on both safety and economic viability of processes. The engineer will work on projects ranging from small process improvements to new chemistries and technologies, applying fundamental principles to solve problems and scale processes to commercial levels.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or an MS/BS with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of chemical engineering principles.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work independently.
• Skilled at technoeconomic evaluation and optimization modeling.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Broad interests and willingness to take on relatively undefined challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Aspen Cost Estimator, LCA, Excel, VBA, Python, GAMS and other chemical engineering and economic modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and compare multiple synthesis routes, manufacturing scales, and multiple asset options.
• Complete techno-economic evaluations of a variety of processes and chemistries.
• Maintain a safety focus during evaluations, highlighting concerns and extra capital that may be required to mitigate potential safety events.
• Communicate clearly with project teams and management about model results and recommendations both verbally and in writing.
• Actively participate in multifunctional project teams to guide new product development and decision making throughout the product development cycle.
• Document discoveries in technical reports and potentially contribute to invention disclosures.
• Generate techno-economic tools that are user friendly and enable decision making.
• Leverage expertise and fundamental knowledge to deliver insights to product teams in the face of uncertainty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees