Utilities Process Engineer

Evonik•Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Process Engineer applies 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 role focuses on understanding, monitoring, and managing process performance, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, related Engineering, or Chemistry.
Minimum 3 years of chemical engineering experience (in a manufacturing environment).
Experience in multiple production facilities, scales, and technology platforms.
Strong technical problem-solving skills and ability to overcome challenges.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to influence groups without direct supervisory authority.
Strong computer skills across various software packages.
Ability to apply fundamental engineering and business principles.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Provide process engineering support for established processes; analyze data and initiate continuous improvement.
Design, implement, and support new process introductions, scale-ups, or process modifications.
Manage ESHS (Environmental, Safety, Health & Security), quality, cycle time, and equipment availability requirements.
Collaborate closely with customers and project teams.
Provide technical expertise in core process engineering disciplines: mixing, material science, heat transfer, mass transfer, filtration, and drying.
Identify capacity constraints and projects to streamline processes and remove bottlenecks.
Recommend near- and long-term capital planning to support equipment reliability and competitiveness.
Serve as project lead to implement process improvements.
Complete process engineering aspects of client proposals.
Perform oversight for product chains and maintain current knowledge of regulations, engineering standards, and good practices.
Drive continuous improvement within the engineering function.
Develop, write, and review production policies and procedures; assist others in executing job responsibilities efficiently.