Chemical Process Engineer

ESI•Columbia, NJ

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to participate in chemical process design and testing of new manufacturing technologies, pilot and plant scale-up & troubleshooting process problems. The position is part of the Global Process Engineering Group (GPEG) with the responsibility for effectively scaling-up new Chemical processes & improving current chemical processes and products by optimizing process parameters to improve throughput, investigate cost reduction opportunities, while maintaining or improving product quality.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree required in a STEM field, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of experience, 3 years preferred, of relevant manufacturing experience
Pilot production or scale up experience is preferred
Ability to work in fast paced environment.
Exceptional wiritten and oral communication skills
Advanced mathematical skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific journals, reports and documents
Great attention to detail
A self starter while working in a collaboritive environment

Responsibilities

Participate in design and implementation of manufacturing processes from the laboratory and concept stage through pilot plant and manufacturing scale-up
Conduct pilot scale experiments and tests needed to develop and/or improve production processes.
Perform validation of new and existing processes/equipment to improve yield, product performance and/or to introduce new materials.
Interfaces with various departments (R&D, Operations, Quality, Marketing) to ensure processes and designs are compatible for new product technology transfer.
Construct, edit and maintain Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s).
Develop specifications and test methods for new and existing production processes.
Test components of new processes in laboratory setting, and design pilot projects for next step of small-scale testing.
Investigates and troubleshoots process problems
Monitor process capabilities and performance through standard statistical process control and analysis methods.
Improve manufacturing processes by performing comprehensive evaluation of processes, materials and equipment and identifying areas and methods of improvement
Participate in reducing process variability.
Responsible for exhibiting professional behaviour with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
Utilizes process simulation software to work out the best production methods/equipment.
Maintain laboratory safety protocols
Perform other duties & projects as assigned.