Chemical Engineer Job Description
Chemical engineer
provides employee training and education in the concepts and practices of Six Sigma problem–solving, Lean manufacturing, and promote an environment of continuous improvement and learning.
Chemical Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective chemical engineer job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included chemical engineer job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Tracks the quality and reliability of suppliers by compiling and recording incoming defects
Leads investigations of nonconformities in quality data to determine the actual cause and implements countermeasures to keep the problem from reoccurring
Defines and acquires tooling, gauging and other equipment necessary to manufacture parts and to assure product quality
Assists in the development of material test procedures and performance of routine to moderately complex engineering evaluation tests, product and process capability studies, quality audits, product or project data reviews, and other engineering evaluation work
Prepares evaluation reports, analyzes discrepancies, and makes recommendations for materials, testing, procedures and manufacturing or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce flow time
Perform process simulations and develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs), and Heat and Material Balances
Plans, designs, and conducts/coordinates experimental testing and investigations of chemical and mechanical process defects/failures
Performs and/or oversees operational, functional, and performance phases of tests
Develops and initiates methods and procedures for inspection, testing and evaluation
Compiles and writes training materials and operating standards
Chemical Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Chemical Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EIT, FE, NACE, DFSS, DRM, PMP, NADCAP, 9001, ISO, ASQ
Education for Chemical Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the chemical engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Science, Physics, Education, Technical, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering Science
Skills for Chemical Engineer
Desired skills for chemical engineer include:
Six Sigma
Basic principles and methods used in chemical plant manufacturing and analyses
Health
Quality
Safety and environment regulations followed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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ISO9001/RC14001 standards and procedures
Lean Manufacturing
P&IDs
Types of continuous improvement/manufacturing efficiency systems
Desired experience for chemical engineer includes:
Candidate must have ability to work independently and in a project team environment
Interfacing with new product development groups to integrate new products into the facility either as new process development entities or as product transfer from another manufacturing facility
Identifying continuous improvement activities and leading or participating in cross-functional teams to implement
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with 0-2 years experience preferably in the manufacturing environment
2-5 years Relevant Process / Chemical Engineering, H&S and Project Management Qualifications or training
Chemical and adhesives experience required
Chemical Engineer Examples
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Chemical Engineer Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a chemical engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for chemical engineer
- Provide technical support with Quality Management System audit findings
- Generate innovative concepts in product, material, and process techniques for new foam products
- Entry level position performing routine engineering functions on assigned projects or sub-projects of a general nature and entry level scope by applying standard mathematical, physical science, and/or chemical, plastic or similar engineering technologies
- Completes assignments with detailed instructions in the design and/or project management of new and current projects, products, programs, components, tools and acceptance equipment under technical guidance of higher level engineers or departmental management
- Interacts with design agencies, suppliers and/or internal organizations to assist in resolving design, development, productions and acceptance issues
- Entry level position performing routine engineering functions on assigned projects or sub-projects of a general nature and limited scope by applying standard mathematical, physical science, and/or engineering technologies
- Completes assignments with detailed instructions
- Assists in the design and/or project management of new and current projects, products, programs, components, tools and acceptance equipment under technical guidance of higher level Chemical engineers or departmental management
- Works with key customers to establish material specifications for next generation products and components
- Works with process engineers to troubleshoots materials related issues during production and to get solutions in place to meet key deliverables
Qualifications for chemical engineer
- Experience with the utilization and maintenance of commercially available SDS authoring / chemical management software packages (MSDgen, WERCS, SAP, or ProductVision)
- Knowledge and experience with analytical techniques
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related fields
- 4 to 7 years' of relevant experience in chemical process plant
- A team player with strong Operations / project management skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of people
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of chemical engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for chemical engineer
- Assists in the preparation of product or project definitions, manufacturing drawings and specifications, and test requirements using state of the art test equipment
- Work under close to moderate supervision
- Support the resin manufacturing operations at the Trenton Plant
- Coordinate technical activities within the Saflex/Butvar manufacturing operations and interface with the Trenton Plant HSES, Maintenance and Engineering organizations
- Weekly production reporting/tracking
- Works with Technical Advising and plant personnel to optimize operations to meet Business and plant goals
- Maintains a high level of safety awareness for self and others through daily practices, management of change, and incorporation into manufacturing processes
- Provide information throughout various proposal, engineering, and construction phases to the proposal and project teams with regard to all aspects of chemical engineering
- Develop sizing information for Process Equipment (compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, distillation columns, separators, fired heaters, reactors, water treatment systems, ) and provide information in the form of equipment data sheets
- Participate in development of equipment specifications, bid reviews, technical drawing and document reviews, and tracking of engineering budget and schedules
Qualifications for chemical engineer
- Due to policy requirements, must not graduate more than 12 months before start date
- A willingness to promote safety and environmental excellence in the workplace is essential
- Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment, manage project execution and follow up, monitor and manage information, manage interactions with others and balance multiple priorities
- The successful candidate must be willing to accept accountability for their own decisions, performance, and behavior
- Possess good communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals, listen carefully and understand various points of view
- Candidate will possess the ability to perform in a team environment and / or as a team leader to achieve consensus for decisions and implement/follow-up on those decisions
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Chemical Engineer Job Description
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of chemical engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for chemical engineer
- Develop innovative ideas and alternatives to improve process design
- Assist in developing plant control and safety system philosophies
- Calculate plant product recoveries, performance, and utility requirements
- Perform hydraulic calculations to develop line sizing information and pump NPSH requirements
- Design and size safety relief valves
- Assist in plant start-up and performance testing, as required
- Collect, organize, and evaluate engineering data to assist with process design and project development
- Work on project teams consisting of multiple engineering disciplines
- Read, understand, and apply departmental design guides, standards, applicable engineering codes, and company policies and procedures
- Determine most effective arrangement of unit operations for chemical blending operations through literature searches, modelling, and experimentation
Qualifications for chemical engineer
- BS or equivalent in Chemical Engineering
- Student in qualified Chemical Engineering Degree program
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree program in Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related technical field with 5 years experience
- Minimum Bachelors degree in Electrical
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent education
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Chemical Engineer Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of chemical engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for chemical engineer
- Collaborate with quality and marketing groups to help resolve escalated customer support issues
- Performs trial verifications, mass trials or pilot studies to confirm quality of new products, materials or process improvements
- Provides technical support to the manufacturing departments to solve production problems related to parts and/or process design for yield and quality improvement
- Coordinates directly with suppliers to provide quality parts and services
- Assists in designing hand tools, jigs, in order to improve quality and efficiency of production
- Optimize process capability through statistical analysis and makes recommendations for product and process specifications, plant or lab equipment capabilities and procedures
- Responsible for high purity, new process scale-up and transition to manufacturing activities
- Manage finished goods and raw materials performance utilizing strong SPC discipline
- Update accounting asset ledgers annually
- Identify significant maintenance expenditures needed to ensure the long term reliability of the TPA facilities
Qualifications for chemical engineer
- Good mechanical aptitude with 1-2 years of engineering experience is preferred
- Experience in project management, wastewater treatment, pulp bleaching, or air emissions scrubbing is a plus
- Small office environment with up to 35% travel required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university within the previous 12-month period
- Or currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university with expected graduation by August 31, 2017
- MS or PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering or applicable science from an accredited college or university within the previous 12 month period
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a chemical engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for chemical engineer
- Perform reviews and audits on selected products to assure compliance with the regulatory needs and Agilent's quality standards
- Analyze data, summarize results, and present results to project team / senior team members
- Develop documentation and presentation materials for design reviews
- Develop specifications for components, software, instrument performance, and product acceptance
- Author technical test reports and document instrument designs, methodology, and algorithms
- Determine design and project deliverables
- Be responsible for resource / schedule estimation
- Provide technical guidance to other parts of the organization
- Engage with other disciplines within the team
- Acquire a good working knowledge of assigned unit(s)
Qualifications for chemical engineer
- The desired candidate will be outgoing, creative, a self-starter, and team orientated
- Expertise in use and output analysis of simulation and design software such as UNISIM, Aspen, HYSYS, HTRI
- Or BS Degree in Chemical Engineering or applicable science from an accredited college or university and 2+ years professional engineering experience
- Experience of gas phase chemical sensing and analysis techniques
- Ability to use PC and various software applications essential to technical performance
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, plastics, or equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited engineering program