Process Chemical Engineer II
Ecolab•Plano, TX
•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking a Process Chemical Engineer II to design, specify, and implement chemical distribution and dosing systems supporting ultra-pure water (UPW) and industrial wastewater treatment. In this role, you will take ownership of system engineering from concept through commissioning, collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient chemical process solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
- 2+ years of experience in chemical process engineering, ideally with semiconductor UPW and wastewater systems including hydrofluoric acid waste, ammonia peroxide treatment, copper slurry waste, chemical mechanical polish metal, and oxide waste
- Strong understanding of fluid systems, pump sizing, and process controls
- Experience working with vendors and reviewing technical submittals
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing and commissioning chemical dosing and delivery systems (e.g., blender systems)
- Experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or advanced manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with UPW systems (RO, EDI, polishing loops) and industrial wastewater treatment processes
- Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems (PLC/SCADA integration)
Responsibilities
- Design and engineer chemical distribution and dosing systems for UPW and industrial wastewater applications
- Develop and maintain P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment layouts, and supporting calculations in collaboration with design and CAD teams
- Size and specify pumps, tanks, piping, valves, instrumentation, and dosing systems
- Ensure systems meet performance requirements, safety standards, customer specifications, and regulatory compliance
- Partner with equipment vendors to evaluate, select, and procure system components
- Review vendor submittments, drawings, and technical proposals for compliance with specifications
- Lead technical discussions and resolve design and performance gaps
- Perform mass balance calculations, chemical dosing calculations, and system modeling
- Optimize chemical usage, dosing accuracy, and system efficiency
- Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support capital projects from concept through commissioning and startup
- Collaborate with engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure successful installation and handoff
- Develop and review commissioning plans and operational procedures
- Conduct hazard analyses such as HAZOP and FMEA as required
- Perform source inspections at vendor sites to verify systems meet requirements
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- accident insurance
- critical illness insurance
- hospital indemnity insurance
- auto insurance
- home insurance
- pet insurance
- identity theft protection
- short-term and long-term disability
- 401k
- pension plans
- retirement health care benefits
- short-term incentives
- vacation (12 days)
- holidays
- parental leave
- employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates)
- discount on day care services and caregiver services
- adoption assistance
- group legal services
- employee assistance program
- employee discount program
- education assistance program
- on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
