Process and Technology Scientist (Process Engineer) Job Details

Date: Mar 26, 2025

Location: Allentown

Company: Wacker Chemical Corporation

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Allentown,

we are looking for you as a(n) Process and Technology Scientist (Process Engineer).

This position supports Polymers Business through new product and process development. The position is responsible for identification and execution of incremental productivity improvement ideas, development of new procedures of limited scope and providing technical recommendations based on results. It also provides general engineering support such as various engineering calculations, process design & process safety to customers, manufacturing, R&D labs.

Job Responsibilities

Complete process development and execute scale-up of new products based on existing technology.
Translate Lab recipes for new products into practicable processes for production
Identifies and leads development of process technology to drive cost savings and capacity at low or no capital investment by using alternative routes or operation conditions.
Lead efforts in process safety for new and existing labs, and plant. This includes maintaining engineering and safety documentation for Allentown site labs
Provide manufacturing support related to safety, quality, efficiency, etc.
Troubleshoot product and process upsets with Manufacturing
Scopes, evaluates, and recommends purchase of lab and pilot plant equipment.
Performs routine engineering and process safety calculations. Documents the technical basis of the calculations and all key assumptions.
Supervise lab technicians in routine activities

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in science such as Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or related field
Minimum 5 years' experience in Process Chemistry
Experience with product scale-up, technology transfer and batch processing
Knowledge of chemical reaction engineering and / or thermodynamics
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Strong commitment to environmental health and safety excellence.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time is required.

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
Paid parental leave
Wellbeing fund
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
401(k) with company match
Education Assistance Program
Career development and advancement opportunities
Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 29076

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.