Staff Chemical Engineer

About the role

The Staff Chemical Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting the design, development, scale-up, and optimization of chemical processes and manufacturing technologies. This role involves hands-on experimentation in various settings, conducting rigorous process safety and hazard analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Apply chemical engineering principles to support the design, development, scale-up, and optimization of chemical processes and manufacturing technologies
• Conduct hands-on experimentation in laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing settings to evaluate process concepts and support technology transfer
• Use structured problem-solving methods to investigate process issues, identify root causes, and support resolution of manufacturing or chemical process upsets
• Support process safety efforts, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance activities
• Analyze and interpret technical data using statistical and experimental methods to improve process understanding and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify technical challenges, evaluate solutions, and support project execution
• Document technical work through reports, presentations, and other written materials, including support for intellectual property development where applicable
• Track and communicate progress against technical and project objectives
• Support efforts to improve resource efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen overall process performance

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in chemical engineering or a related field, including work in areas such as process development, process scale-up, manufacturing support, process troubleshooting, chemical experimentation, process safety, or technology transfer
• Experience with process safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance in chemical or manufacturing environments
• Ability to work independently and execute technical objectives with limited oversight

Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across cross-functional and global teams
• Experience with chemical process simulation or modeling tools such as ChemCAD, Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, or similar software
• Experience with Design of Experiments and statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Minitab, Origin, SAS, or related platforms
• Experience scaling processes from lab to pilot to manufacturing, including troubleshooting and optimization
• Familiarity with process safety standards or frameworks such as OSHA, EPA, or NFPA
• Experience documenting technical work for intellectual property, patents, or formal technical reporting
• Experience leading technical projects, coordinating cross-functional work, or mentoring junior engineers
• Familiarity with sustainability, waste reduction, or green engineering practices

Pay

$94,200.00 - $129,525.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.