Mechanical Engineer - Engineering Center/Equipment Design Team

Job ID: 10598Req ID: 1819Location: 201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USAPosted: 2026-10-07Job Family: SPJob Function: EPay Type: SalaryEducation Level: Bachelor’s DegreeCompany Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.I. POSITION OBJECTIVE The purpose of this position is to design and procure quality mechanical equipment required to operate the site’s units smoothly and with more efficiency. This position’s function is to plan, organize and manage project activities from start to finish and will contribute to assigned projects by preparing budgets and datasheets as well as reviewing schedules and quotation evaluations. He/she will contribute suggestions for design and cost savings and will oversee the installation of equipment on site all while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health and safety regulatory and company requirements.II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY SAFETY - Maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Assure compliance with all company safety, health, and security programs and practices. Provide management and leadership timely and thorough reporting of all incidents to ensure all incidents are investigated properly. Take personal responsibility and ownership for safety, including bringing the attitude that “I am individually responsible for safety” to the job each and every day. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PROBLEM SOLVING : Plan and coordinate activities concerned with design, construction, and modification of equipment and machinery. Resolve fabrication problems of Pressure vessels, Nozzle orientations, Baffle size & location, Anchor bolt orientation, Support location, Materials and Surface finish, Gasket issues. Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate construction conflict and piping interference. BUDGET AND COST CONTRO L - Manage Project Equipment Budget costs as measured by Monthly Management Reports Analysis of cost deviations and causes of costs; initiation of cost efficiencies; identification of inefficiencies and recommendations to correct; analyze budget trends, develop and recommend cost control requirements. EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT : attend new project meeting and understand and study work scope. Provide preliminary designs, bill of materials, and cost estimates for projects. Prepare B-pert, bid tabulation, technical evaluations, and contract award recommendations on various equipment installations. THM : Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant in like new condition.III. QUALIFICATIONSEducation B.S. Degree in (specific engineering field such as Mechanical, Industrial) engineering required; other engineering disciplines from ABET-accredited universities may be considered.Previous Related Experience Required No prior experience is required; 2-5 years of experience in mechanical engineering design, Procurement of mechanical Equipment, projects execution/management in petrochemical industries is preferred. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job Basic design knowledge in the design and procurement of pumps, vessels, API tank, Compressors, refrigeration Equipment and package equipment.Basic knowledge in the industrial design codes such as API, ASME, ANSI and TEMA.Basic knowledge in the use of COMPRESS, AutoCAD and MS Office, Knowledge of corporate "work Flow" system, department responsibilities and procedure.Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities. Check Out Our Benefits Health Coverage and Perks Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement ​​​​​​​ Work/Life Balance 10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time) FlexTime Available Competitive Compensation Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, Pension Plan