Chemical Process Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Chemical Process Engineer to join our Ink Development R&D team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the development of new products, processes, and technologies, while leading complex technology projects. The candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life and drive technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize processes for new product development, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
• Lead the development and implementation of technologies to enhance product performance and manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead scale-up activities from lab to pilot and production.
• Manage complex technology projects from concept to execution, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and process validations for new technologies and products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, manufacturing, and quality assurance, and support qualification of ink performance on printing systems and in applications.
• Analyze and interpret data from experiments, pilot runs, and production trials to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Plan and execute structured experimental programs, including methodology-driven investigations and data analysis.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of process and performance issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring and guiding junior engineers while supporting their professional development.
  
  

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering R&D within the chemical industry, focusing on process development, optimization, and scale-up (NPI).
• Strong technical expertise in process design, including hands-on experience with chemical reactors, mixing technologies, and at least one of the following: grinding, dispersing, or precipitation.
• Solid understanding of physics principles such as fluid dynamics, rheology, heat transfer, and material behavior.
• Proven experience leading complex technological projects and working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to design and execute structured, data-driven experiments, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical tools, and process simulation software.