Process Engineer

Roehm•Wallingford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient polymerization operations within our production facility. This role delivers hands-on technical leadership to optimize processes, enhance product quality, and maintain high manufacturing standards. You will help drive continuous improvement efforts while supporting safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. Your expertise will directly influence equipment reliability, cost efficiency, and long-term process sustainability.

Requirements

BS or MS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
1–5 years of experience in a chemical plant or similar manufacturing environment, with accountability for specific unit operations.
Experience with project engineering and process control systems.
Proficiency in process control, instrumentation, and automation.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on, solutions-oriented mindset.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple levels of the organization.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with extrusion systems, blending operations, or material handling equipment is a plus.
PLC/DCS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot process issues and equipment malfunctions across reactors, blend tanks, extruders, pumps, and conveying systems.
Maintain process documentation including SOPs, P&IDs, equipment drawings, and equipment files.
Support and improve process control systems (PLC/DCS), instrumentation, and data analysis capabilities.
Ensure all process changes comply with safety, environmental, industrial hygiene, and regulatory standards.
Conduct Hazard and Operability Reviews (HAZOP) and Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and follow through on action items.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, or cost performance.
Design and gain approval for development runs related to new products or process modifications.
Lead and manage capital projects supporting product and process performance enhancements.
Train operations personnel in process safety, control systems, and equipment operation.
Serve as a subject matter expert in process operation, control, and continuous improvement initiatives.