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R&D Engineer - Pilot Plant

Solstice Advanced Materials
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026
Job Description

As an R&D Engineer here at Solstice, you will be accountable for conducting advanced research and development activities in a Pilot Plant operations environment to drive innovation and deliver cutting-edge solutions. You will play a key role in running chemical operations R&D projects in alignment with the company's business goals. In this role, you will report directly to our Senior R&D Manager of the Pilot Plant at our Buffalo, NY location.

In this role, you will impact the development of new technologies and solutions that address critical demand in the chemical and sustainability industry. You will work with cross-functional teams to support chemical operations projects and foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced research and development activities to drive innovation
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop, design, and execute complicated chemical operations projects.
  • Direct Pilot Plant Operators in the day-to-day functions of the operation.
  • Develop and write Standard Operating Procedures and train operators on the procedures.
  • Participate in Process Hazard Analyses and contribute as process expert and drive action items and deliverables.
  • Support Pilot Plant daily operations, audits, safety initiatives, and building projects.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or another related field
  • 0-4 years of experience engineering in the chemical industry, either in operations, process engineering, or research and development.
  • Ability to apply core process and technical knowledge to unfamiliar technologies.

WE VALUE

  • Diverse experience in Chemical Unit Operations including: Distillation, Heat Transfer, and Reactor Systems.
  • Ability to come up with creative technical solutions for a given problem.
  • Passion for innovation and continuous learning
  • Attention to detail

US PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to compliance with US export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a us person, which is defined as, a US citizen, a US permanent resident, or have protected status in the US under asylum or refugee status.

Compensation

The annual base range for this position is $67,992-$84,965. 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.

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.

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.

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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