R&D Engineering Specialist

Dow•Collegeville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow is hiring an R&D Engineering Specialist for the Coating Materials Process R&D pilot facility at the Dow Northeast Technology Center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. The facility supports development and scale-up of new processes for emulsion or solution polymer products. The specialist is responsible for its technical performance and technology development, including reliable operation of mechanical, electrical, process-control, instrumentation, and digital assets. The work includes hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance, support for daily pilot plant operations and emulsion polymerization experimentation, and leadership of capability development based on business needs. The role applies chemistry and engineering knowledge in polymer technology and requires collaboration across functions and disciplines. The position also includes technical leadership, mentoring, and training; maintaining facility information and records; managing lab materials and chemical supplies; and identifying and resolving engineering, operational, process-control, EH&S, or logistical issues. The job is based in Collegeville, PA, and relocation assistance is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a science-related field.
Ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support, including for permanent residency, is unavailable.
Excellent technical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to scope and execute projects and reduce uncertainty toward actionable outcomes.
Ability to balance competing priorities and demonstrate a bias for action.

Nice To Haves

Experience with equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
Experience with process automation tools such as Emerson DeltaV and other digital assets.

Responsibilities

Develop and apply knowledge of emulsion polymerization chemistry, processing, and engineering fundamentals relevant to the pilot facility.
Support and ensure reliable operation of pilot facility equipment, instrumentation, and digital assets.
Support daily pilot plant operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting, including hands-on emulsion polymerization experimentation and data analysis.
Develop expertise in the Emerson DeltaV process control system, including troubleshooting and programming.
Maintain and advance facility digital capabilities, including the client website interface, data logging, databases, and reporting.
Oversee and maintain Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), operating procedures, facility records, and related information.
Identify, scope, and lead pilot-facility capability advancements from ideation through implementation.
Manage inventory and procurement of lab materials, supplies, and chemicals.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship; conduct technical personnel training and maintain training documentation.
Identify, lead, resolve, and document engineering, process-control, operational, EH&S, and logistical items.
Communicate with stakeholders and internal clients across functions and disciplines.
Develop familiarity with and accurately apply analytical techniques related to polymer characterization.
Connect practical pilot-asset operation with engineering concepts and facility function.
Prepare effective documentation and presentations on project work.
Model and promote morale, diversity, respect, inclusion, cooperation, and responsibility, and resolve conflicts while maintaining relationships.

Benefits

Equitable, market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity, with locally relevant incentives.
Programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources.
Employee stock purchase programs, depending on location.
U.S. Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program, applying eligible monthly student debt payments as if they were contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)).
Medical and life insurance packages with a variety of coverage options; travel insurance is available in some locations.
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities.
Role-based workplace flexibility to support productivity and personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adoptive, and foster parents.
Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members.
Paid time off for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
Wellbeing Portal for Dow employees.
On-site fitness facilities at some locations.
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.
Some locations may offer transportation allowances, meal subsidies or vouchers, and carbon-neutral transportation incentives.