BYK Additives · 7 hours ago
Process Engineer
Wallingford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expBYK USA Inc. is a leading supplier in the field of additives and measuring instruments. They are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to manage chemical processes, support manufacturing, and ensure safety and compliance in a highly automated plant environment.
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Responsibilities
Ensures that all process operations are carried out in a safe manner and meet all regulatory and industry standards
Provide process engineering support as needed for BYK USA manufacturing
Manage the design, modification, and installation of process equipment
Provide technical assistance to operations and maintenance to optimize, improve and troubleshoot processes and process equipment
Analyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches and equipment modifications necessary to meet production requirements for new or improved products and processes
Assists in reviews and corrective actions for process incident investigations
Provide training to operations personnel as needed
Provides leadership for establishing and maintaining a safe work environment. Proactively addresses and corrects all unsafe behaviors and conditions
Participates in emergency response as defined in the program and training capability
Employee will be required to perform the following tasks frequently: overhead reaching, bending, squatting, stair climbing, ladder climbing, crawling, kneeling, and, stooping
Employee will be required to work in confined spaces
Must remain clean shaven and be capable of wearing SCBA and other types of respirators
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
2-5 years of related experience in an engineering support department
Must possess good communication skills, both written and oral, sound business judgment, strong interpersonal and technical skills and a professional demeanor
Must be able to effectively work with customers (internal and external), and to work well with people at all levels of the company
Familiar with PSM standards
Knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices used in the chemical industry including Process Safety Management
Knowledge of the operation of batch processes and associated auxiliary equipment used in the chemical industry
Knowledge of process control and automation systems (DCS) used in batch chemical operations; preference to experience with recipe based controls (ISA-88)
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Team orientated with good interpersonal skills and communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize work in a timely manner and react well under pressure
Ability to write and maintain concise procedures and work instructions
Ability to communicate procedures in the training of operational personnel
Team oriented, experienced in communication, coordination and chairing of meetings
Preferred
Experience in a Chemical or Liquid Manufacturing environment a plus
Process engineering: 2 years (Preferred)
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
BYK Additives
BYK is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals.
1001-5000 employees
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2025-11-14
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