Plant Engineer

What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ The Plant Engineer provides engineering support, maintenance oversight, and small capital project management for assigned buildings and areas within a production plant. This role independently defines, plans, and executes cost-effective projects while ensuring compliance with cGMP, safety, and company standards. The engineer drives equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and long-term asset strategies to support safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide technical expertise and manage small capital projects from design through start-up and qualification. Coordinate technical changes, develop scopes, and manage change controls and documentation. Support daily operations with equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements. Plan, supervise, and control maintenance activities and budgets for assigned cost centers. Monitor and report cost center metrics and project performance. Lead or consult on medium/large capital projects when required. Develop maintenance strategies, engineering standards, and equipment specifications to improve uptime and reduce costs. Drive continuous improvement, optimization, and compliance with safety and cGMP standards. Prepare and manage investment strategies, engineering expense reports, and asset planning for future business needs. Ensure adherence to ESHS (Environmental, Safety, Health & Security) and quality requirements. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 3–5 years of project execution and plant/maintenance experience. Strong knowledge of plant design, production processes, and project/maintenance management. Demonstrated technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience in chemical or pharmaceutical processing equipment/unit operations. Ability to manage budgets of $2.5M–$3M annually and capital projects of $1M–$5M (preferred). Proficiency with MS Office and SAP or similar software. Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority. Proven ability to implement project management fundamentals and lead cross-functional teams. Knowledge of cGMP regulations and compliance requirements. Commitment to ESHS programs and continuous improvement initiatives. The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. Your Application To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com. Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Lyne El Kache [C] Company is Evonik Corporation This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution. Click here to learn more about Evonik from our employees

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