Chemical Process Engineer

About the position

Formlabs Ohio is seeking a skilled Chemical Process Engineer to join their team in Millbury, Ohio. The role focuses on process monitoring, troubleshooting, and recommending improvements to enhance safety, quality, production, and cost efficiency. The engineer will collaborate with R&D, production, and maintenance teams to optimize processes and equipment installations, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Process monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Recommend improvements or redesigns for equipment and processes to meet safety, quality, production, and cost goals.
• Effectively interact with R & D, production, and maintenance teams.
• Prepare premises alongside maintenance team for process improvement and equipment installation.
• Establish alternatives and costs for both new installations and modifications to equipment.
• Help build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Help with design, planning, and implementation of any added equipment to optimize production and decrease cost.
• Process improvement (uptime, capacity release, cost performance, yield).
• SOP and other documentation review, revision, and creation.
• Lead scale up for mixing of new resins.
• Help investigate equipment needed for new resins.
• Effective communication at all levels.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Must have a BS in chemical engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in a medium scale chemical facility.
• Ability to work as an individual and with the maintenance team when needed.
• Safety conscious and ready to promote safe behaviors.
• Proficient with Microsoft products and 2D/3D CAD programs.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safe practices related to chemical manufacturing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with polymers, oligomers, and polymerization.
• Some exposure/experience with automation, packaging lines, as well as mechanical, electrical, and plant engineering duties.

Benefits

• 401(k) Safe Harbor Program
• Dental/Vision/Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Free Lunches on Friday
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance