Process Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

- Perform risk assessment and evaluate on a risk scale processes using PFMEA, PHA, FTA or any appropriate analysis method.

- Complete product readiness evaluation. Evaluate products from Technical department and determine if the product can be made with current machines and equipment.

- Assess current processes to establish a baseline, document and interpret parameters.

- Document and report results of new product launches to management.

- Make recommendations to improve new products, processes, and/or parameters.

- Work with the EHS department to create new equipment work instructions. This can include LOTO processes, equipment operations, etc.

- Work with the customer to develop, configure, and optimize production processes from inception through certification.

- Work with the maintenance department to design, run, test, and upgrade systems and processes. This includes the collection and entry of data.

- Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.

- Preform process simulations for new processes and product lines. This may begin on a lab size scale and move to a production scale.

- Take calls as needed to assist Production personnel with process related issues during off hours.

- Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.

- 0-3 year’s related experience in a working or classroom environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Familiarity with chemical process control systems (DCS or PLC) preferred.

- Familiarity with Process Safety Management preferred.

- Strong mechanical aptitude with problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

- Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate (verbal and written) effectively.

- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

- Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

- Willing and able to take calls during off hours.

Work Environment:

- This position operates primarily in a professional office environment.

- The role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.