Sr. Process Engineer

Merck Group$111K — $166K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Over 3 years of gas distillation experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of engineering principles specific to gas distillation design and optimization.
  • Strong capability to interpret and implement technical policies and regulations.
  • Proficient in project management techniques including scheduling and cost control.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with CAD and project-scheduling software.

Responsibilities

  • Review plant operations for productivity and safety improvements.
  • Investigate operational issues and propose effective solutions.
  • Evaluate new technologies to enhance plant performance.
  • Maintain documentation for design and operational processes.
  • Develop project scopes and obtain necessary approvals from management.
  • Provide engineering analyses and recommendations to internal teams.
  • Prepare design drawings and oversee contract engineering packages.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for work-life balance.
  • Retirement contributions to support future savings.
  • Performance-based bonuses may be available.
Full Job Description
Your Role:

The Senior Process Engineer supports 13CO distillation operations at the Miamisburg, Ohio facility. The role provides engineering leadership for safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation; identifies and resolves process and operational challenges; and leads process and facilities improvement projects.

The position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Project Engineering, contractors, vendors, and site leadership. The incumbent manages projects below approximately $1 million and serves as the process liaison with Project Engineering on larger initiatives.

This is a 100% on-site role with expected on-call support for troubleshooting issues involving the 13CO distillation plant.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Regularly review 13CO distillation plant operations to identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, safety, and reliability.
  • Work proactively with plant personnel to investigate operating problems and develop innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.
  • Evaluate alternative technologies and engineering approaches that may improve plant performance or provide a business advantage.
  • Maintain current working files covering plant design, operation, and process safety management information to support future expansion and modifications.
  • Develop project justifications, requirements, scopes of work, technical designs, cost estimates, and supporting documentation for management approval.
  • Provide timely engineering analyses and recommendations to Operations, Maintenance, management, and other internal customers.
  • Interpret applicable codes, policies, procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements and translate them into design bases, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
  • Calculate and document equipment sizing assumptions based on production and business needs.
  • Review contract engineering process design packages for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements.
  • Prepare or coordinate process design drawings, including P&IDs, material and energy balances, and electrical classification documentation.
  • Manage project schedules and costs, identify deviations, and communicate impacts to customers and management.
  • Prepare scope-change documentation and associated cost information for review and approval.
  • Support project closeout activities, including startup, validation, regulatory, and documentation activities as required by the project scope.
  • Serve as a Data Integrity subject matter expert after certification and act as site Data Integrity Administrator where appropriate.
  • Manage quality control and coordinate contractor services, materials, and equipment required to meet project and process objectives.
  • Inspect completed work, delivered materials, and received equipment for conformance with specifications, bids, and quotations; issue purchase orders as required.
  • Review invoices and approve them for proper payment.
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned while maintaining exemplary attendance and adherence to schedule.


Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated work experience.
  • More than three years of relevant gas distillation experience.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and advanced technical engineering capability in gas distillation design and optimization.
  • Ability to read, interpret, summarize, and implement policies, codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Ability to conceptualize project scope and develop practical engineering solutions.
  • Experience with project management techniques, project schedules, and cost control.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong documentation, vendor-interaction, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with CAD and project-scheduling software.
  • Technical proficiency with PC software and hardware.
  • Ability to work on-site and participate in on-call troubleshooting support.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related advanced engineering discipline.
  • Experience with stable isotopes.
  • Experience in GMP or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
  • Lean Six Sigma experience or certification.
  • Controls programming experience.
  • Experience supporting projects through startup, validation, regulatory, and closeout activities.


Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The role combines office, plant, laboratory, facility, and project-support activities. Work may involve moving mechanical equipment; electrical, chemical, and process hazards; outdoor conditions; fumes or airborne particles; elevated or precarious locations; and loud noise. Appropriate PPE may include a hard hat, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes, chemical-resistant protective clothing, a respirator, or a face shield, depending on the activity.

The role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, use computers and other office or laboratory equipment, and communicate effectively. Periodic lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required, with assistance for heavier materials. A valid driver's license and work-related travel may be required.

Site Context

The Miamisburg facility operates in an environment that includes cGMP requirements, OSHA Process Safety Management, and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001:2015 systems.

Pay Range for this position: $111,200 - $166,800

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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