Senior Process Engineer

ESI • Piscataway, NJ

23h

About The Position

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future! MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability, and sustainability in electronic materials. Our Expertise: Wafer Level Solutions: Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance. Semiconductor Assembly Solutions: Driving innovation in semiconductor assembly processes for unparalleled reliability. Circuitry Solutions: Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry. Circuit Board Assembly Solutions: Elevating circuit board assembly processes for optimal performance. Film & Smart Surface Solutions: Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability. Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, and infrastructure, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services covers the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape. We strive to embody the five “Elements of our Culture,” our “5Cs”: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment. Who are we looking for? The Sr. Process Engineer plays a critical role in leading the design, scale-up, and optimization of chemical manufacturing processes from lab to commercial scale. As a senior member of the Global Process Engineering Group (GPEG), this role provides deep chemical engineering and process development expertise, with a strong emphasis on reaction chemistry, P&ID development, and complex project execution. The engineer will act as a cross-functional technical leader, supporting global initiatives and ensuring robust, cost-effective, and high-quality process implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 11 years of experience in chemical process development, scale-up, or manufacturing 7 years expereince with a Masters.
• Demonstrated expertise in reaction chemistry and complex process troubleshooting.
• Strong experience with P&ID development and interpretation is required.
• Exceptional wiritten and oral communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• A self starter while working in a collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and scale-up of chemical processes from laboratory to pilot and manufacturing scales with emphasis on reaction chemistry and process control.
• Develop and maintain detailed and accurate Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for new and existing systems.
• Design, execute, and analyze pilot-scale studies, driving process improvements and technology implementation.
• Validate and troubleshoot processes and equipment to enhance product yield, consistency, and quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Marketing to ensure seamless technology transfer and manufacturability of new products.
• Apply in-depth chemical knowledge to develop safe, scalable, and sustainable manufacturing processes.
• Drive improvements in process throughput, efficiency, and cost reduction while maintaining or improving quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process deviations and inefficiencies.
• Use process simulation and modeling tools to evaluate scale-up approaches and predict process behavior.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize process performance using statistical process control tools and techniques.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional teams on capital projects, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support compliance with safety and environmental regulations and actively promote safety awareness.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
• Maintain strong documentation, including technical reports, validation protocols, and SOPs.
• Perform other duties and support global projects as required

Benefits

• As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus plan.
• In addition, you will also receive a 401k plan with company matching, Life Insurance, and Medical Insurance as well as 9 holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees