U.S. Citizenship: Please note that RASIRC does not assume the responsibility to sponsor employees, US citizenship or Permanent Resident Certificate (Green Card) is required for this job.
Position Overview:
The Chemical Engineer II will play a key role in improving RASIRC's products and processes through design and testing. Building on foundational engineering experience, this role independently supports process development, preparing products for high-volume manufacturing (HVM) readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on the Peroxidizer line.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Design & Optimization
- Lead operation, monitoring, and optimization of chemical process systems producing high-purity specialty chemicals
- Design, analysis, and documentation of mechanical, chemical, and electromechanical subsystems
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement data-driven improvements
- Support advanced troubleshooting of test setups, subcomponent failures, and field failures
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze Engineering test data to drive design improvements
- Develop detailed technical reports, KPIs, and performance dashboards
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership
Continuous Improvement
- Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and reliability
- Drive updates to SOPs, work instructions, and best practices
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols involving hazardous chemicals
- Lead or participate in Hazard Reviews, PHA/HAZOP activities
- Maintain compliance with ISO and semiconductor industry standards
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and equipment issues
- Work with engineering team to improve current system reliability
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, R&D, and supply chain teams
- Integration activities across chemical, electrical, and software teams
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians
- Support training and knowledge transfer across teams
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (required)
- Experience: 3-5 years of relevant industry experience (semiconductor or high-purity chemical manufacturing preferred)
- Strong understanding of chemical process design, scale-up, and optimization
- Experience working with hazardous chemicals and high-purity systems
- Familiarity with ISO-certified manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills
- Experience with process control systems and data logging tools
- Understand heat transfer, mass transfer and process piping ability to work hands on with gases, liquids, and heaters
- Ability to design, build and run tests.
- Ability to work in class 1000 or better cleanrooms with required cleanroom garb
- Ability to travel (~10%) as needed
- Ability to work in controlled environments while following all safety and cleanliness protocols.
- Ability to lift approximately 35 lbs.
What We Offer:
- The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000/ year depending on experience and qualifications.
- RASIRC values employee growth and development and with that has a comprehensive training program to ensure that you reach the goals of your position, as well as provide the resources needed for your future career goals.
- Health and Wellness Benefits: RASIRC pays 100% of the premium for the designated employee base health insurance plan through a multiple-plan private exchange and contributes 25% toward dependent health insurance coverage. RASIRC also provides employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with company match
How to Apply:
If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to https://rasirc.bamboohr.com/careers
