Process Safety Testing Engineer

In compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements, the application window for this position is expected to close on October 30, 2026 subject to change based on business need.

A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:

As a Laboratory Engineer/ Scientist, you will be responsible for working directly with customers to understand their processes, and design custom calorimetry tests. The Laboratory Engineer/ Scientist may also be responsible for conducting testing and reporting information which determines the combustibility, explosibility and flammability properties of client-provided materials. This role directly supports process and production safety at our client’s facilities. The information generated from this testing will also provide support to our Consulting team when generating client-specific reports to help clients better understand production risks during material processing and production of final products.

About DEKRA's Princeton Process Safety Laboratory

DEKRA's Princeton Process Safety Laboratory utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to help clients around the world understand and manage the risks associated with industrial dusts, powders, gases, vapors, and reactive chemicals. Serving industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, chemical processing, energy, and advanced materials, the laboratory conducts a wide range of process safety tests that support safer facility design, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Team members work alongside experienced scientists and engineers in a collaborative, hands-on environment, generating critical safety data that helps prevent incidents, protect employees, and improve industrial processes across some of the world's most innovative companies.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and execute custom thermal stability experiments interfacing with customers as necessary.
• Plan, set-up, and trouble shoot lab scale equipment
• Independently conduct standard and non-standard testing on a daily basis
• Manage, report and analyze data in a professional and standardized manner
• Maintain test equipment, testing logs, and other related records
• Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry or related field
• 2+ years of work experience in a chemistry laboratory
• Experience in laboratory calorimetry highly valued
• Must understand good laboratory practices, laboratory equipment, and PPE usage
• Laboratory work experience in related areas or pilot scale plant setting
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills

Physical Considerations:

• This is a lab-based position with extended periods of time spent wearing PPE;
  required PPE is hearingprotection, eye protection, and the potential for any other necessary personal protective equipment. Personal protection equipment are furnished by DEKRA. Must be able to wear a Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) and pass a respirator medical exam.
• Regular lifting of <
  30lb;
  Occasional lifting of <
  50 lbs. Ability to move and conduct work with full range of motion.
• Extended periods of computer-based work
• Physical requirements include (up to extended periods): sitting, walking, standing, use of stairs, bending, and reaching.
• The position is in a hazardous testing facility;
  must be able to quicklyevacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.
• May work around and/or be exposed to chemical, electrical, and mechanical hazards
• May be exposed to potential loud noise levels, chemicals, dust, allergens, irritants, controlled substances, and extreme temperatures

Travel Considerations:

• No travel required for this position.

What You’ll Receive for the Value You Bring:

Compensation:

The base pay for this position is $65,000 to $90,000 per year. Actual pay is based on several factors including position-related knowledge, skills, and experience

Benefits:

DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:

Health & Well-being Benefits:

• Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
• Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
• Company Health Savings Account contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
• Paid Parental Leave
• Travel Assist (Domestic/International)

Financial Benefits:

• 401(k) plan, with an employer match
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
• Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
• Working Advantage – DEKRA’s official corporate discount program

Growth and Development Benefits:

• Education Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Internal training and development resources to grow your career
• LEAD Forward Leadership Development Program
• Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation