Evonik · 20 hours ago
Sr Mechanical Plant Engineer
Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEvonik is a global leader in specialty chemicals, offering a dynamic work environment for its employees. The Senior Mechanical Plant Engineer is responsible for defining, organizing, planning, and executing small capital investment projects while ensuring compliance with engineering practices and standards.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringIndustrialIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Assist in the daily maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment and machinery to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance
Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety within the plant
Project Management: Manage small capital and technical change projects from conception to completion, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, and participate in audits and inspections as required
Training and Development: Provide training and mentorship to junior engineering staff to develop their technical skills and knowledge
Documentation: Develop and maintain engineering specifications, standards, and equipment work instructions to increase equipment uptime and reduce maintenance and spare part costs
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality control, process engineering, and maintenance, to address plant engineering issues and achieve operational goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
5+ years of plant engineering experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Strong HVAC expertise (design, operation, and troubleshooting)
Proven project management skills and experience leading engineering projects
Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
Experience with mechanical systems, utilities, and infrastructure in a regulated plant
Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional teamwork abilities
Benefits
Performance-based remuneration
Occupational health benefits
Hybrid and flexible working environments
Company
Evonik
Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (18)
2024 (9)
2023 (16)
2022 (6)
2021 (8)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.85BKey Investors
European Investment BankTemasek HoldingsCVC Capital Partners
2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $581.65M
2024-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $547.64M
2013-04-25IPO
Leadership Team
Anne Ritter
Global Director, Partnerships and Strategy- Care Solutions
Bernhard Mohr
Managing Director Evonik Venture Capital
Recent News
2025-11-21
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