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Chemical Engineer II

Solstice Advanced Materials
Metropolis, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
Job Description

As a Chemical Engineer II here at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will work at the Metropolis site providing technical expertise to ensure the operation produces product that meets all quality, cost, and efficiency requirements to a 24/7 manufacturing facility. This role will identify ways to improve safety, quality, yields, and the capability of existing processes. Core challenges include leading continuous process improvement to drive Key Performance Indicators for the operation, meeting goals established by the business, providing technical guidance to the operations team, assisting with process troubleshooting, and developing corrective action plans. The Metropolis site manufactures Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6) as part of the overall nuclear fuel conversion cycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support operations in troubleshooting daily process issues as needed
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement and to improve baseline safety, quality, production, and cost performance
  • Participate in site HSE and Process Safety Management programs, including Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Incident Investigations
  • Identify and monitor Key Process Indicators to sustain optimal plant operations and deliver on production, yield, and cost targets
  • Work closely with other site engineers to develop and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve OEE
  • Mentor and train operations staff on unit design and intended/optimal operation
  • Have a presence on the floor with front-line workers to find solutions
  • Utilize Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools to drive process improvements
  • Develop capital project scopes of work and associated process packages to improve or maintain unit operations

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in chemical industry
  • Minimum of1 year of experience in a production or process engineering role within a PSM regulated chemical manufacturing facility

WE VALUE

  • Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing
  • Excellent computer literacy
  • Experience with identifying process changes and recommendations
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work without guidance or supervision
  • Working knowledge of RAGAGEP
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills with typical chemical process equipment
  • Familiarity with HS&E regulations and life critical safety tools such as Lock-out/Tag-out, Line Break, and Hot Work permits and procedures
  • Able to work safely among highly hazardous materials and wear all required PPE including chemical resistant clothing and respiratory protection, as required

US PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is 92k-125k. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits Of Working At Solstice Advanced Materials

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting date: 12/22/2025.

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .

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