Technology & Innovation Engineer II

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Position Summary The Technology & Innovation Engineer will conduct, lead, and support product, process, and service development activities for PPC across all three operational sites. This includes chemical process development, new kit evaluation, troubleshooting PPC chemistry issues, executing continuous improvement projects, and providing technical support to Operations, EHS, Quality, Engineering, and Product Line Management. The role supports both technical and operational aspects of PPC development and follows the Stage Gate process for new product/service introduction.

The incumbent must operate independently and collaboratively, managing multiple development tasks while contributing directly to the manufacturability, safety, quality, and efficiency of PPC operations.

• Ensure full compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety standards while promoting safe and ethical operations.
• Lead Stage Gate product and process development activities, including evaluation of new kits, trial cleanings, chemical formulation adjustments, and preparation of technical packages.
• Provide chemical troubleshooting and operational support across sites, resolving process deviations and improving chemical, wastewater, and metal‑recovery processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives, identifying opportunities for new products, quality enhancements, and savings.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including SOPs, Work Instructions, FMEAs, control plans, and safety/process hazard reviews.
• Support evaluation of new equipment, document IP‑relevant innovations, and contribute to patent processes.
• Manage multiple medium‑scale chemical projects, track progress, generate data‑driven reports, and communicate findings to leadership.
• Mentor and support junior chemists/engineers to develop technical capability within the team.

Up to 20-25% travel may be required based on business need.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related chemical science field.
• Strong chemistry experience, preferably involving wet chemistry, metal/precious‑metal processes, or industrial chemical systems.
• 3-5 of professional technical experience and/or relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in and lead technical project
• Strong written communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and support multiple sites.

• Master’s degree in a chemical science/engineering discipline.
• Experience in data acquisition, chemical/materials processing, or product/process development.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or willingness to achieve it.
• Demonstrated expertise in specialized areas of chemistry relevant to PPC processes.
• Maintaining currency in professional scientific/technical fields.

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