Process Engineer

Permanent

Creating foldable displays, advancing medical innovations, or giving new life to precious metals – at Heraeus, we empower our customers to stay ahead of the curve. As a family-owned global technology leader, we take pride in being the invisible force driving innovation. Whether in production, research, sales, or administration, we deliver world-class quality across key industries: Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. With a strong global presence, including a significant footprint in the United States, Heraeus employs approximately 15,200 people across 40 countries, all dedicated to shaping the future of technology and industry.

The primary responsibility of this position is to be the engineering resource to assist the operations team to optimize and improve environmental, health, and safety, production throughput, quality and yield.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop engineering solutions for production and operations issues.
• Plan, design, and test chemical manufacturing methods, optimizing plant performance through process automation.
• Manage process safety hazard analysis, EHS systems, and process documentation (P&IDs), mass and energy balances).
• Review documentation and processes for new product commercialization from development to production.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and update operational procedures.
• Investigate root causes of process/equipment nonconformances and participate in broader RCI investigations.
• Provided engineering support for planning and commissioning production modifications.
• Provide engineering support for planning and commissioning production modifications.
• Train and mentor chemical line operators, enhancing their troubleshooting skills.
• Support Maintenance department with scheduled repairs and preventable maintenance.
• Coordinate and document Pre-startup Safety Review (PSSR), Management of Change (MOC), and process safety revalidations.
• Initiate and support process change notifications, qualifications and re-qualification of production equipment and/or processes with customers.
• Act as Manufacturing Representative for capital projects providing process and design input through project scope, justification, timing, design, and execution support.
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related degree with five or more years of experience is required. Experience in a chemical production facility is highly preferred. The equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment is a plus.
• Project management experience is required, certification highly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience applying tools and process improvement techniques (FMEA, Six Sigma, PDCA, Lean Manufacturing, Pareto) is required.
• The ability to generate technical drawings using systems such as AutoCAD is preferred.
  
  

Physical /Environmental Requirements

• Regular reaching with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk and may at times be required to climb.
• Use a keyboard and mouse.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts as well as hazardous materials/chemicals.
• Required as needed to wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as safety shoes, eye protection hearing protection and/or breathing apparatus.
  
  

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Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

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Any further questions?

If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact hrdirect-americas@heraeus.com or visit our website at jobs.heraeus.com.

Keywords: Process Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Manufacturing

ReqID: 58653