Research Process Engineer

Adesis Inc. is a subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), a global leader in organic light emitting diodes. Within our OLED Chemistry organization, we engage in research and development of new materials for use in the fabrication of OLED devices leading to the next generation of OLED displays.

Our R&D footprint encompasses almost 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing space in two U.S. locations - New Castle and Wilmington, DE, centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic biotech/pharmaceutical hub.

We are an extraordinary company looking for extraordinary talent! If you would like to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers working on fast-paced and innovative OLED research programs that will impact the next generation of consumer electronics, then please come and join us! 

Position Summary

The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing chemical manufacturing processes to ensure safety, efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness for OLED materials. This role works at the interface of R&D and Manufacturing, supporting process development, scale-up, technology transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments to demonstrate commercial process feasibility and to establish essential engineering parameters, including the use of batch, semi-batch, and continuous reactors
• Develop and/or optimize separation/isolation technologies
• Upgrade, maintain, and/or diagnose existing laboratory-scale reactor systems
• Identify new equipment and technologies and/or assess their suitability for manufacturing
• Evaluate reactive chemistry and/or process hazards and oversee the implementation of engineering/process controls to ensure safe operating conditions
• Gather basic engineering design data, define operating conditions and critical limits, and establish safety parameters for the commercial process through scale-up and modeling of unit operations
• Proactively identify and escalate risks to relevant stakeholders, and with guidance, lead development and execution of mitigation or contingency planning
• Provide engineering support for troubleshooting, process improvement, and root cause investigations
• Effectively document and transfer technology and know-how for the design, construction, and operation of chemical reactors
• Specify and support the design of process equipment and instrumentation
• Design, direct, and coordinate work with external partners
• Be able to write and interpret technical information and effectively communicate with peers within the team and across the organization
• Accurately record experimental work within the electronic notebook(s)
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory work area and follow all relevant safety policies
• Be a responsible lab citizen
  
  

Required Qualifications & Essential Skills

• Relevant industrial experience in process scale-up/technology transfer in chemical manufacturing operations
• PhD in Chemical Engineering with 2 years of experience or M.S. with 5 , B.S. with 7 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in chemical synthesis and separation technologies
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing reactor systems
• Strong understanding of reaction engineering, heat/mass transfer, and unit operations
• Hands-on experience with process modeling tools and DOE/statistical analysis preferred
• Knowledge of laboratory instruments and analytical techniques (e.g. HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, and UV)
• Experienced in basic computer applications including MS Office, ChemDraw, e-notebook, and LIMS
• Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction
• Ability to perform and succeed in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with peers and management
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems in an efficient, proactive manner
• Demonstrated track record of accuracy and thoroughness
• Some traveling may be required
  
  

Competencies

• Insightful: Seeks to understand the need of the business and key stakeholders’ and translates them into value-added research activities for OLED Chemistry.
• Delivers Results: Takes initiative and delivers results; Challenges self and others to create value; Takes courageous decisions and balanced risks to create value for OLED Chemistry.
• Thinks Holistically: Understands the overarching impact of own actions on other areas of the business. Looks for synergies inside and outside the organization to create value for OLED Chemistry.
• Learns: Demonstrates curiosity and learns from the experience of success and failure; Proactively shares knowledge with others to affect continuously improvement.
• Collaborates: Develops trustful relationships with internal and external stakeholders to realize project objectives; champions diversity of thinking to improve outcomes.
• Champions Change: Seeks new opportunities to create value for OLED Chemistry. Supports the implementation and acceptance of change processes across the organization.
• Leads: Can lead self and influence others to create value for OLED Chemistry; creates a culture of accountability that provides space for colleagues to contribute to their fullest potential.
  
  

Benefits Package

Our highly competitive employee package offers:

• Medical/Prescription Drug coverage, Dental, and Vision for employees and family.
• 401(k) company contribution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Life, Disability and AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• A generous time-off policy that includes up to twelve weeks of maternity/parental leave.
  
  

Annual compensation range: $95k-115k negotiable plus bonus