Senior Research Engineer at Gelest

Job Summary

Gelest, Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to support its growth in specialty materials. This role involves developing new processes and deploying new technologies to enhance operations and support continuous improvement activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and assess efforts focusing on technology transfer from Product Development to Production
• Document work performed and progress against goals
• Establish operating methods and procedures
• Facilitate transfer through safety reviews, training, commissioning, and start-up activities
• Mentor junior level Research Engineers

Principal Accountabilities

• Commitment to Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) principles
• Sound technical skills in chemistry or chemical engineering
• Mechanical aptitude, ability to design and assemble laboratory or pilot scale equipment
• Proficiency with standard analytical techniques
• Experience with chemical reactions and separations technologies and equipment
• Able to organize data for analysis and present cogent conclusions
• Excellent habits to document work objectives and results
• Self-motivated and capable of working both individually and within a team environment
• Work safely with lab and pilot scale equipment, hazardous materials
• Work with staff to screen processes and effectively transfer technology
• Design, construct, commission, start-up, and troubleshoot demonstration processes
• Test and evaluate equipment, products, and procedures
• Lead or assist troubleshooting activities for existing manufacturing processes
• Evaluate equipment and processes to identify opportunities for optimization
• Write procedures, Safe Work Practices, Design Hazard Reviews, and Management of Change as needed

Special Features

• May require multi-site traveling
• Some travel required to support off-site activities

Knowledge/Experience/Skills

• Possess good problem solving and hands on troubleshooting skills
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to interpret SDS and packaging code information and follow procedures
• Familiar with packaging and handling moisture and air-sensitive solids, liquids, and gases
• Works effectively with multiple functions within the organization
• Able to serve as a member of the safety committee or emergency response team if required
• Proficient with O365 or equivalent software
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Able to distinguish colors accurately
• Pass respirator fit test as required by OSHA
• Able to hear/see and respond to all communications and alarms
• Wear personal protective equipment as needed
• Work in various settings, including Lab, Pilot, and Production environments

Qualifications

• B.S. in chemical engineering or related discipline
• 5 to 12 years of hands-on experience with a heavy emphasis on process development and safety in a chemical industrial manufacturing environment
• Master’s degree in engineering helpful
• Familiar with basic chemical process unit operations, such as batch and continuous reactors, heat exchangers, centrifuges, refrigeration & heating equipment, rotating machinery, electrically heated furnaces, dryers, crystallizers, and distillation columns
• Experience with polymers and polymerization processes is a plus

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and optional supplemental plans for employees and their families
• 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
• Company-provided uniforms, work boots, and PPE

Pay Range

The salary range for this position is $90k ~$130k. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.