Process Engineer

Process Engineer

We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,900 employees, we are represented on four continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries. Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, and sustainability forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Röhm may be right for you.

As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient polymerization operations within our production facility. This role delivers hands-on technical leadership to optimize processes, enhance product quality, and maintain high manufacturing standards. You will help drive continuous improvement efforts while supporting safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. Your expertise will directly influence equipment reliability, cost efficiency, and long-term process sustainability.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot process issues and equipment malfunctions across reactors, blend tanks, extruders, pumps, and conveying systems.
• Maintain process documentation including SOPs, P&IDs, equipment drawings, and equipment files.
• Support and improve process control systems (PLC/DCS), instrumentation, and data analysis capabilities.
• Ensure all process changes comply with safety, environmental, industrial hygiene, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct Hazard and Operability Reviews (HAZOP) and Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and follow through on action items.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, or cost performance.
• Design and gain approval for development runs related to new products or process modifications.
• Lead and manage capital projects supporting product and process performance enhancements.
• Train operations personnel in process safety, control systems, and equipment operation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in process operation, control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Salary range for this position is $78,000 - $117,700 per year. The posted salary range reflects the national average for this role. Final compensation may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications. This role is eligible for an annual performance bonus in addition to base salary. Benefits Summary: Full Time positions are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match, discretionary company contribution, paid time off and holidays, and wellness programs.

What We Are Seeking

• BS or MS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 1–5 years of experience in a chemical plant or similar manufacturing environment, with accountability for specific unit operations.
• Experience with project engineering and process control systems.
• Proficiency in process control, instrumentation, and automation.
• Experience with extrusion systems, blending operations, or material handling equipment is a plus.
• PLC/DCS experience preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple levels of the organization.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer Competitive compensation and a benefits package that you'd expect from a global company: competitively priced medical, dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of life's curve-balls.... and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.