Process Engineer
Location: Wallingford CT, United States (US)
Job Function: Production
Career Level: Professionals
Company: Roehm America LLC 
WHO WE ARE
We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,800 employees, we are represented on three continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries.
Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, and sustainability forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Röhm may be right for you.
WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS
Provide engineering expertise for a polymerization processes, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. Responsibilities include process optimization, troubleshooting, equipment reliability, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Provide technical support to troubleshoot process problems and equipment malfunctions.
- Maintain process documentation including System Operating Procedures, P&IDs, electrical and equipment drawings, and equipment files.
- Troubleshoot process issues across reactors, blend tanks, extruders, pumps, and conveying systems.
- Maintain and improve process control systems (PLC/DCS), instrumentation, and sensor data analysis.
- Ensure process changes implemented are in compliance with all applicable regulatory and company safety, environmental, industrial hygiene, and loss prevention standards and permits.
- Conduct Hazards and Operability Reviews (Hazard Analyses), and Operational Readiness
- Reviews (Pre Start-up Safety Review) for appropriate changes, and ensure timely completion of resulting action items.
- Seek out and initiate process changes to improve the safety, environmental security, industrial hygiene, loss prevention, product quality, efficiency, or cost of the department.
- Design, prepare and obtain approval for development runs for new products, product changes, and process changes.
- Develop and manage capital projects related to the product and process performance as directed.
- Drive continuous improvement in product quality, energy efficiency, and cost reduction.
- Train operations personnel on process safety, control systems, and equipment operation.
- Develop a subject matter expert status for process operation and control.
Salary range $78,500 - $117,700 per year. The posted salary range reflects the national average for this role. Final compensation may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications. This role is eligible for an annual performance bonus in addition to base salary.
Benefits Summary: Full Time positions are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match, discretionary company contribution, paid time off and holidays, and wellness programs.
WHAT WE ARE SEEKING
- Experience Education/Training/Certifications/Language Requirements
- BS/MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical engineering or related field.
- 1 to 5 years experience in a chemical plant, accountable for specific unit operations. Experience with project engineering and process control.
- Proficiency in process control systems, instrumentation, and automation.
- Experience with extrusion systems, blending operations, and material handling equipment, a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive compensation and a benefits package that you’d expect from a global company: competitively priced medical, dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of life’s curve-balls.... and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.
YOUR APPLICATION
Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.roehm.com/en/career. Realize your dreams at Röhm!
If you have any questions regarding your application or the application process please contact Kay Dugery at kay.dugery@roehm.com and refer to the Requisition ID cited below.
Röhm seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.
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