Chemical Process Engineer

Req. #

23720

Job Family

DE - Development Engineering

Location

US-MA-Taunton

Overview

Waters Corporation is seeking an energetic and motivated Chemical Process Engineer to join our Chemical Engineering Team to support the engineering, productivity, and enhancement of our new state-of-the-art chemical manufacturing plant. In this role, you will develop technical expertise in our operations and work on designing, implementing, and continuously improving our manufacturing processes and equipment. Responsibilities

Acquire in-depth knowledge of, and become a technical expert for, multiple processes throughout our manufacturing facility. Assist with OSHA PSM (Process Safety Management) implementation and compliance. Troubleshoot and provide technical support for the daily operation of the manufacturing plant, as well as during new equipment commissioning and startup, to ensure high product quality, safety, and minimal downtime. Support projects to improve, enhance, and expand capability of our manufacturing processes while minimizing waste. Work with the internal Tech Support group to aid the transfer and scale up of products from R&D into production. Collaborate with more senior engineers in the commissioning, startup, and validation of chemical process equipment systems. Work with Waters's contractors and subcontractors to ensure that equipment is installed safely, properly, and functions as required. Assist the Engineering team to develop and execute IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols, generate engineering turnover packages (ETOPs), and complete documentation for regulatory compliance (e.g. PSSRs, PHAs, P&IDs, SOPs, MOCs) as required. Develop, review, modify, and approve specifications and drawings for process equipment, instrumentation, valves, and accessories, as well as P&IDs. Any other tasks as assigned. Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering is required. 0-3 years of experience in the chemical manufacturing industry is required. Relevant internship or co-op experience is a plus. Knowledge of and experience with batch reaction chemistry, solids filtration, powder drying processes, handling of large quantities of acids and solvents, and distillation processes is a plus. Ability to provide on-call support during off shifts & occasional weekends. The candidate must be motivated, flexible, a quick learner, and must exhibit critical thinking abilities. The ability to interact within a multi-disciplinary team and have good oral & written communications skills is required. Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.