Advanced R&D Engineer​/Scientist

Job Description

This role supports projects ranging from small site improvements to large, complex capital investments and serves as a key mechanical and custom equipment engineering authority for both regional and global initiatives.

This role supports projects ranging from small site improvements to large, complex capital investments and serves as a key mechanical and custom equipment engineering authority for both regional and global initiatives.

• Lead mechanical engineering execution through Pre‑FEED, FEED, detailed design, construction support, and startup/commissioning.
• Develop custom equipment design packages, shop drawings, and installation documents for fabrication and construction.
• Ownership and management of project execution include scope, schedule, and budget and cost throughout its lifecycle. This includes scoping, design, funding appropriation, contractor coordination, construction management, commissioning and support.
• Develop mechanical and custom equipment Scopes of Work (SOWs) and Basis of Design documents, including rotating equipment, static equipment, piping systems, insulation, coatings, and materials of construction.
• Apply and maintain Solstice Engineering Standards and support site‑specific standards as required.
• Develop mechanical equipment specifications and manage vendor interactions, bid evaluations, and equipment selection, clearly communicating recommendations to project teams.
• Provide technical support for equipment repair and reliability issues, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Lead or participate in mechanical design reviews with project stakeholders.
• Ensure QA/QC requirements are properly developed and met for all mechanical and piping installations.
• Utilize AutoCAD (2D/3D) and Inventor (3D) to support detailed engineering and construction deliverables.
• Work closely with designers and CAD resources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and constructability of drawings.
• Monitor mechanical engineering quality, schedule, and productivity throughout project execution.
• Maintain familiarity with document management and control systems (e.g., Documentum, AM Meridian).
• Provide project scoping input to support accurate cost estimates and efficient design solutions.
• Manage mechanical discipline budgets and costs, ensuring performance targets are met or exceeded.
• Adhere to all plant health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and materials management teams to improve safety, reliability, and asset performance.
• Conduct factory acceptance tests (FATs) and inspections at vendor and fabricator facilities.
• Partner with Maintenance Excellence and other stakeholders on complex or HSE‑critical issues.
• Drive value engineering, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare mechanical and piping estimate packages and construction work order packages.

• Achieve world‑class safety performance on all assigned projects.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Successfully manage mechanical and equipment scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Demonstrate strong customer focus and responsiveness to stakeholder needs.
• 5–8 years of mechanical and piping engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or similar industrial environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%, as required.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 5–8 years of mechanical engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or similar industrial environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, as required.

• Experience with design of chemical processing, textile and web handling equipment.
• Experience with material handling or process automation systems.
• Familiarity with SAP.
• Working knowledge of PIP, ASME, ANSI, API, and related codes and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to support large capital investments in complex manufacturing environments.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (or equivalent continuous improvement experience).
• Strong commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and cost optimization.
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability…