Process Engineer

Evonik • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Apply process engineering knowledge and skills to support the synthesis of starting materials, pharmaceutical intermediates, and final bulk products in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner. The Process Engineer demonstrates process understanding and monitors and manages process performance. The role provides technical support for established manufacturing processes, improves operations, supports process modifications and scale-ups, and contributes to projects and safety and quality initiatives while maintaining regulatory and operational compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or an engineering-related field.

Nice To Haves

• Chemical or pharmaceutical engineering manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for established manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting, data analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Support minor process modifications and scale-ups while ensuring equipment reliability, product quality, and production efficiency.
• Apply engineering principles involving mixing, heat and mass transfer, drying, filtration, and material science to optimize operations, eliminate bottlenecks, and identify opportunities for capital investment and productivity improvement.
• Lead or support process improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and risk assessments.
• Serve as the process engineering lead on cross-functional teams, contributing to project execution and resolution of equipment-related quality events.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, safety, health, and quality standards, including proper PPE use, documentation, deviation reporting, housekeeping, and timely training.
• Participate in and lead safety and quality initiatives, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Equipment Hazard Analyses (EHA), and inherently safer design efforts.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement within engineering and operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time