What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Process Engineer position at Kodak?
Date: Aug 29, 2025
Location: Rochester, NY, US, 14652
Company: Kodak
Role Overview
Eastman Kodak Company is looking for a Chemical Process Engineer to support our Kodak Advanced Materials and Chemicals Division in Rochester, NY. We are seeking an individual to become an equipment / process expert in support of batch chemical manufacturing areas that include specialty organic chemicals, polymers, inks and dispersions, as well as continuous solvent recovery (distillation) operations.
Responsibilities:
- Become process and equipment expert in specific areas of specialty chemicals manufacturing.
- Provide technical support for operations, product chemists, EHS, and maintenance.
- Work closely with maintenance staff to identify and develop equipment reliability improvements.
- Troubleshoot equipment and process problems to identify root cause, then provide recommendations and implement preventative measures.
- Implement process and equipment upgrades for continuous improvement efforts and to support new business initiatives.
- Capital upgrade project responsibilities including investigation, definition, business case development, process design, implementation, construction support, commissioning, and training.
- Understand health, safety and environmental regulations and apply equipment to assure personnel and plant safety.
- Participation in process safety reviews.
- Implement process improvements that will increase the ability to meet customer requirements, including safe and reliable operations, and improve competitiveness using Six Sigma methodology as applicable.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree or Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience in chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to interact with teams that include operators, mechanics, chemists, management and other engineers.
- Able to work independently.
- Willingness to learn and to work hands on as needed.
- Able to lead and participate in project teams.
- Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office.
- Understanding of chemical process controls.
EOE Policy Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Estimated Salary: $75,000 - $84,000
Experience Level: 0-5 Years
Requisition ID: 1585
Salary : $75,000 - $84,000