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.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 0-3 year's related experience in a working or classroom environment.

• 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.
• This position operates primarily in a professional office environment.
• The role routinely uses standard office equipment.

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

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