Process Technology Engineer

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The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees.

Wickliffe, OH

Full‑time

Onsite

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemical industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

As a Process Technology Engineer on our Dispersants and Viscosity Modifiers Team, you’ll lead initiatives that shape the future of chemical manufacturing. You’ll drive new component introductions, implement global process improvements, and deliver measurable productivity gains. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams and serving as a partner to global manufacturing sites, you’ll ensure safety, product quality, sustainability, and process standardization. This role offers the opportunity to influence key decisions, champion innovation, and achieve transformative results for the Lubrizol Additives business.

• Engage with customers and global teams to understand growth priorities and translate them into actionable process technology strategies.
• Collaborate with innovation and pilot teams to validate and implement best‑in‑class process technologies that deliver efficiency and performance improvements.
• Establish and enforce global technology standards to ensure consistency, alignment, and operational excellence across regions.
• Lead manufacturing trials to confirm process performance and enable successful localization of production.
• Direct global initiatives to improve process efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity across operations.
• Manage critical projects and deliver clear, impactful updates on goals, progress, and results to stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration across Commercial, Technical, R&D, Supply Chain, and other teams to ensure seamless execution of process technology initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to Lubrizol’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Security policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of experience in the chemical industry.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver results aligned with business objectives.
• Skilled at driving change by identifying and implementing improvements in people, processes, and technology to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.
• Highly self‑motivated with demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and achieving measurable outcomes.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and leverage data to drive informed decisions.

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma experience:
  Green or Black Belt Certification.
• Proficiency in Aspen Plus, Properties, and Exchanger Design and Rating modeling software.
• Experience with advanced process modeling tools, including Computational Fluid Dynamics and related simulation software.
• Advanced data analytics and programming skills (Python or similar), including leveraging AI tools for process optimization.
• Expertise in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Proficiency in OSI Pi and Seeq data historian platforms.

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus plans.
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution.
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings.
• Health Savings…