Senior Process Engineer

Evonik•Lafayette, IN

24d

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 is responsible for demonstrating process understanding, monitoring performance, and managing process performance. The role provides hands-on engineering support for established operations and leads process design, scale-up, modifications, and technology introductions. It supports operational excellence across ESHS, product quality, cycle times, and equipment availability; resolves complex manufacturing problems; addresses capacity constraints and bottlenecks; and recommends and leads capital improvement projects. The engineer collaborates with customers and cross-functional stakeholders, maintains awareness of regulations and engineering standards, reviews and approves engineering documentation, develops procedures, and shares expertise by mentoring team members. Evonik offers work on challenging topics in an innovative environment, intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues, performance-related pay, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation since 2009.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, a related engineering discipline, or Chemistry.
Ten years of prior chemical or pharmaceutical engineering manufacturing experience is preferred.
Experience in several production facilities with different scales and technology platforms.
Ability to overcome challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.
Technical knowledge and practical experience solving complex process engineering issues.
Ability to stay informed about the latest technology and make recommendations for change.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong technical problem-solving ability.
Ability to influence groups without supervisory responsibility.
Strong computer skills across a variety of software packages.
Ability to apply fundamental engineering and business principles.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Ten years of prior chemical or pharmaceutical engineering manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze process performance data, identify inefficiencies, and drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Provide hands-on process engineering support for established operations.
Lead the design, implementation, scale-up, modification, and optimization of processes, including the introduction of new technologies and integration into existing operations.
Manage and uphold Environment, Safety, Health, and Sustainability (ESHS) standards while supporting product quality, optimal cycle times, and equipment availability.
Apply engineering expertise in areas such as mixing, material science, heat and mass transfer, filtration, and drying to troubleshoot and improve processes.
Analyze capacity constraints, identify bottlenecks, and lead projects to streamline workflows, increase throughput, and improve operational efficiency.
Recommend and support short- and long-term capital investments in equipment reliability, new technologies, and expanded capabilities; lead implementation projects.
Collaborate with customers, cross-functional teams, and project stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs and support successful project execution.
Stay current with regulations, engineering standards, and best practices; act as a technical authority; review and approve engineering documentation; develop procedures; and mentor team members.