What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Process Engineer I position at Solstice Advanced Materials?
Job Description
The Chemical Process Engineer I provides technical expertise to ensure the operation produces products that meet 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 while also assisting in the scale up and implementation of developmental products/processes. After you develop production troubleshooting skills and process knowledge, you will then contribute to the development of Solstice’s next generation of Spectra products by designing, testing and/or validating products from prototype to market. Core challenges include leading continuous process improvement to drive Key Performance Indicators for the operation to meet goals established by the business along with providing technical guidance to the operations team and assisting with process troubleshooting.
Job Requirements
Key Responsibilities
YOU MUST HAVE:
Due to compliance with U. S export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in U.S
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000K - $91,200K. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
Benefits Of Working For 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. For more information visit: click here
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: 03/20/2026
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. Learn more about inclusion and diversity: click here
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 .
The Chemical Process Engineer I provides technical expertise to ensure the operation produces products that meet 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 while also assisting in the scale up and implementation of developmental products/processes. After you develop production troubleshooting skills and process knowledge, you will then contribute to the development of Solstice’s next generation of Spectra products by designing, testing and/or validating products from prototype to market. Core challenges include leading continuous process improvement to drive Key Performance Indicators for the operation to meet goals established by the business along with providing technical guidance to the operations team and assisting with process troubleshooting.
Job Requirements
- Be responsible for multiple production assets
- Provide off-hours support for abnormal and non-routine operations, including unit turnarounds
- Understand process models, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout, basic control schemes, and equipment specifications
- Oversee production to ensure targets are met and track OEE and MTBF, identify/correct bad actors
- Influence others (operators, peers, management) & drive toward solutions without direct authority
- Support operations in troubleshooting daily process issues as needed
- Support sustained operation of fiber, solvent recovery and utilities operations
- Work closely with other site engineers to develop and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve OEE
- Identify process KPIs and work independently or on a team to reduce process variability and waste through process unit operations optimization
- Perform RCA and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement
- Work on sustainability projects that optimize energy consumption and could help in reducing expenses to operate in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
- Utilize Six Sigma/Statistical tools to drive process improvements
- Utilize MOC process to manage changes
- Develop new SOPs or update existing ones as needed
- Manage monitoring, reporting and reduction of fugitive solvent emissions in accordance with site Title V agreements
- Coordinate with 3rd party vendors to manage improvement opportunities for plant operations and drive opportunities to improve energy efficiency, productivity, and equipment operation/reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Support PreFEED and FEED development for projects including process scope and design solutions for growth, cost savings, and HSE projects
- Develop process models, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout, basic control schemes, and equipment specifications
- Identify and mitigate technical and process safety risks during design
- Provide onsite technical support during project construction, commissioning, startup, and product trials
- Identify and evaluate process alternatives during design and justify process improvements with economic evaluations
- Develop expertise with process chemistry and unit operations to enable scaleup of laboratory and pilot data to commercial design
- Work with manufacturing sites to develop and implement productivity projects
- Demonstrate knowledge of engineering techniques to optimize manufacturing processes
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Associate’s degree in engineering technology
- 0-1 Years of experience in process, production and/or manufacturing engineering within the chemical, petroleum and/or polymer manufacturing environments
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering preferred
- Knowledge about Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing preferred
- Chemical, polymer, and fiber manufacturing experience preferred
- Excellent computer literacy (i.e. MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AI Tools, TrueView/AutoCAD, Power BI)
- Co-op or internship manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience with identifying process changes, developing and executing recommendations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of org (Operator to CEO)
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work without guidance or supervision
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot when necessary, based on rapid decision making
- Able to use influence to accomplish goals and objectives
- Familiarity with DCS programs such as Experion, Foxboro, or DeltaV
- Knowledge about Management of Change (MOC) process
- Experience with Process Simulation software (ASPEN, HTRI, PIPE-FLO) for chemical process equipment design and process modeling
Due to compliance with U. S export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in U.S
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000K - $91,200K. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
Benefits Of Working For 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. For more information visit: click here
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: 03/20/2026
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. Learn more about inclusion and diversity: click here
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 .
Salary : $73,000 - $91,200