Process Engineer

ESI • West Haven, CT

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About The Position

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing operations. Under the guidance of the Engineering Manager, the Process Engineer will oversee Statistical Process Control (SPC) for key products and help improve first-pass yields, process efficiency, and costs. The role supports production quality and consistency, investigates product and process failures, and drives corrective actions.

The Process Engineer also supports transitions from pilot to full-scale manufacturing through documentation, batch validation, and operator training; leads process engineering capital projects; troubleshoots equipment; and coordinates with Maintenance and Production on equipment changes, calibration, and process safety. The position serves as a secondary resource for plant Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
• More than 3 years of experience in chemical synthesis, preferably in batch operations.
• Good working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Quality-focused, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work as a team player and interact closely with other departments.
• Able to read, write, and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, basic process control, pumps, piping systems, control valves, mixers, solids handling, and environmental control equipment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Nice To Haves

• 5 to 8 years of related experience in a process engineering role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor processes and oversee SPC activities for critical processes.
• Monitor production daily for quality, cycle time, EHS compliance, and adherence to documented work practices.
• Determine root causes of out-of-control products and other product failures, and follow through with corrective actions.
• Manage assigned Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs), ensuring timely closeout, root-cause analysis, corrective-action resolution, and reduction of recurring issues.
• Write and modify work instructions for existing products.
• Support transition from pilot to full-scale manufacturing through process documentation, batch validation, and operator training.
• Lead process engineering-related capital projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process equipment problems.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Production and follow Management of Change protocols for equipment repairs and process changes to ensure process safety.
• Support plant EHS activities, including waste shipment coordination, permit compliance monitoring, internal and external audits, and validation of EHS systems performance.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Production and oversee execution of the equipment and instrumentation calibration program.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-related bonus plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level