Process Engineer III

Company: Evonik
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

What we offerDo you want to collaborate on exciting and challenging topics with a respected team of dedicated innovators? Our work is exciting and creative. We offer a collaborative culture with top-notch colleagues to fully support your transition to your team. We appreciate & reward your hard work, perseverance, and learning orientation. Who you are matters here. You can explore new ways of thinking and develop fully as a professional while mentoring and coaching staff. We treat each other with dignity and respect; appreciate differences; and view diversity as one of our greatest assets. We observe human rights not only within our company, but also expect it from our suppliers and customers.In 2009, the German Hertie Foundation identified Evonik Industries AG as a family-friendly employer. We promote work-life balance and are committed to providing a workplace that adapts to the needs of people from all walks of life.SUMMARY:Apply process engineering knowledge and skills to support the synthesis of starting materials, pharmaceutical intermediates, and final bulk products in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner. Specifically, the process engineer is responsible for demonstrating process understanding, monitoring, and managing process performance.RESPONSIBILITIES Provide process engineering support for established processes. Analyze data and initiate continuous improvement. Design, implement, and support new process introductions, scale-ups, and process modifications. Manage ESHS, quality, cycle time, and equipment availability requirements. Work closely with customers and project teams. Understand site capacity constraints and identify projects to streamline & remove bottlenecks to increase productivity. Provide recommendations regarding near and long-term capital planning to support equipment reliability and/or industry competitiveness. Drive continuous improvement efforts. Job Requirements:-- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineer, related engineering, or chemistry discipline required. 5 years of prior chemical or pharmaceutical engineering manufacturing experience preferred Experience in 1+ production facility/scale and technology platform. Skills in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities for improvements. Technical knowledge and practical experience in solving process engineering issues. Strong written & verbal communication skills. Strong technical problem solving abilities. Ability to influence groups without having supervisory responsibility. Strong computer skills. Ability to apply fundamental engineering and business principles. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

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