Senior Process Engineer

Ecolab is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to oversee and optimize the production processes for co-polymer and resin manufacturing within our specialty chemicals facility in Philadelphia, PA . This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives in process design, scale-up, quality, and cost optimization. The engineer will provide technical leadership to the production team, collaborate with R&D and Quality groups, and lead troubleshooting and process improvement projects across the site.

What You Will Do :

Process Engineering & Optimization

Lead day-to-day technical support for resin production units, ensuring stable, efficient, and safe operations

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, improve first pass fail and optimize cycle time

Analyze process data and KPIs to identify trends, root causes, and performance improvement opportunities

Develop and maintain process documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, SOPs, and operating parameters

Project Management

Lead scale-up activities for new resin formulations from pilot to commercial scale

Manage process modification projects including scope definition, design, equipment specification, and commissioning

Work closely with EHS, Maintenance, and Production to ensure successful execution of capital and improvement projects

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Champion process safety management (PSM) and risk assessments such as HAZOP, MOC, and incident investigations

Ensure all process operations comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations

Support quality control initiatives and collaborate with QA / QC to resolve product quality deviations

Leadership & Collaboration

Interface with R&D on resin formulation changes and their manufacturing implications

Provide training to shopfloor and / or support in developing the training materials for others to do the training

Foster cross-functional teamwork to meet production, quality, and safety targets

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related discipline

5 years of process engineering experience in chemical manufacturing

Demonstrated success leading improvement projects or small engineering teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using statistical and process analysis tools (Six Sigma, SPC, DOE etc.)

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications :

Master’s degree in chemical engineering

Deep knowledge of chemical process design, thermodynamics, kinetics, and heat / mass transfer

Proven experience in continuous and batch reactor operations, distillation, filtration, drying, and material handling systems

Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership abilities

Familiarity with safety management systems (PSM, HAZOP, LOPA, etc.)

Experience with epoxy, polyester, or phenolic resin systems

Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification

Strong understanding of process control systems (DCS / PLC), instrumentation, and data analysis tools Manufacturing experience in chemical manufacturing; experience with resin, polymer, or thermoset / thermoplastic systems preferred

Solid understanding of all moving equipment used in the processing polymer and resin

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $85,900.00 - $128,900.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to :

• Undergo additional background screens and / or drug / alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.