Remote Chemical Engineering Jobs

part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is hiring a Chemical Process Engineer! We are seeking a motivated professional with industrial experience who is eager to grow their career while driving process innovation in the specialty chemicals industry.

The Chemical Process Engineer will be responsible for process design, process optimization, and technical support of manufacturing operations across the plant. This role focuses on developing, analyzing, and improving chemical processes; supporting operations and facilities; and contributing to capital and continuous improvement projects. The engineer will work closely with Operations, EHS and QA teams to ensure processes are safe, efficient, scalable, and compliant.

Lead and support process design, scale-up, and optimization activities for silicone and silane manufacturing processes using sound chemical engineering principles.

Analyze and improve unit operations including heat exchange/heat transfer, distillation, filtration, and reaction systems to enhance efficiency, yield, quality, and reliability.

Provide day-to-day process engineering support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting process deviations, and conducting root cause analysis of process and equipment issues.

Interface with Operations, Engineering, Management, internal customers, and suppliers to ensure process improvements and projects are technically sound, cost-effective, and aligned with production goals.

support safe implementation of changes through Management of Change (MOC).

Collaborate with Automation and Controls teams to support and enhance DCS and PLC-based systems, and plant automation systems.

Support capital and expense projects by contributing process designs, reviewing technical documentation, assisting with commissioning and start-up, and validating process performance against design criteria.

Create and communicate detailed process documentation, including sequences of operations, operating procedures, and commissioning/start-up checklists.

Analyze process data and equipment performance to identify and recommend modifications that reduce costs, improve energy efficiency, and enhance product quality.

Prepare technical reports and experience summaries documenting design basis, operating results, lessons learned, and recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field required.

• 5-7 years of experience with a heavy emphasis on process development and project management preferred.
• Previous Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Capable of performing complex chemical engineering calculations, basic understanding of process engineering, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be able to work in a production chemical processing environment, including wearing appropriate PPE (at minimum safety shoes, glasses, gloves, and a hard hat. Must be able to perform hands-on processing duties, including sampling of chemicals and limited lifting requirements (up to 30 pounds).
• This position is on-site and cannot be performed remotely.
• Travel is generally not necessary but may be offered for training or other educational purposes.

Medical, Dental, Vision, and optional supplemental plans for employees and their families

• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
• Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.