Process Development Engineer

Merck KGaA•Tamaqua, PA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Location: The Process Development Engineer is an onsite position located in Tamaqua, PA with minimal travel required to meet business needs. Your Role: We are seeking a Process Development Engineer to join our Scale-up group in Tamaqua, PA. In this role, you will focus on scaling up processes from Research and Development (R&D) to enhance and develop operations related to purification, packaging, synthesis, and returned container processing for new organosilicon and organometallic products currently in development. You will also integrate innovative technologies to advance smart manufacturing practices. As the engineer, you will design, lead, and manage various scale-up projects, collaborating closely with early-stage R&D teams to ensure processes are scalable. Your responsibilities will include designing experimental optimization protocols, conducting tests, analyzing data, compiling reports, and creating technology transfer documentation. The candidate will serve as the technical lead for stage gated projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related technical field, such as electrical or mechanical engineering or chemistry.
5+ years of experience in the chemical industry, specifically in process development.
Master's degree in chemical engineering or a related technical field, such as electrical or mechanical engineering or chemistry.
3+ years of experience in the chemical industry, specifically in process development.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in the design and construction of pilot plants and analytical instruments, including FTIR, GC, ICPMS, and Raman spectroscopy.
Experienced in process design, synthesis, and liquid adsorption systems, as well as ultra-high-purity specialty chemical packaging and handling, including sublimation techniques.
Knowledgeable in handling air-sensitive materials and silicon hydride chemicals.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, health, and environmental leadership.
Possesses enthusiasm, innovation, skill, and a self-starter attitude.
Proven track record of maintaining safe work practices and environments.
Strong observational, perceptive, and creative skills.
Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset and a systematic approach.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority deliverables simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Lead design hazard reviews and develop comprehensive project proposals, including detailed scope descriptions, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), cost estimates, concept drawings, and project timelines.
Spearhead initiatives to upgrade existing processes and support the development of new product offerings.
Collaborate closely with vendors and contractors throughout the design and fabrication phases during project execution.
Regularly document project results and deliver oral presentations on project status.
Ensure proper intellectual asset management is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain detailed records, monitor project expenditures, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.