Eaton · 6 hours ago
Chemical Engineer
Horseheads, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $126K/yr
3+ years expEaton's Power Components Division is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support their nickel and silver plating operations and chemical processes within their wastewater treatment plant. The role involves maintaining process controls, troubleshooting quality issues, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Electric Vehicle
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain and update process controls for nickel and silver plating operations to ensure consistent, robust performance
Lead troubleshooting efforts for quality issues across plating lines, implementing corrective actions to resolve adhesion problems, porosity, burning, improper thickness, and other defects
Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives using SPC and other analytical tools to enhance plating quality, throughput, and chemical efficiency
Implement productivity and efficiency projects using Lean principles and methodologies
Partner with EHS to ensure strict adherence to OSHA and environmental regulations, including proper handling and management of hazardous waste
Collaborate with wastewater treatment technicians to monitor and maintain equipment performance—including filter presses and pH control systems—to keep all operational parameters within specification
Support EHS programs, including MESH and ISO 14001 requirements, serving as the lead for the Chemical Management MESH element
Identify and correct unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors, and potential hazards within assigned areas
Work closely with Maintenance to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials Science Engineering from an accredited institution
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the specified job location(s) will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
Preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience in chemical handling
Experience working in a union environment
Experience with process standardization and continuous improvement
Benefits
Health and Welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Eaton
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
Founded in 1911Dublin, Dublin, IRL
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2023-06-22Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Craig Arnold
Chairman and CEO
Gerard Devito
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Eaton Vehicle Group
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