Chemical Process Engineer

Chemical Process Engineer

Manage and maintain all plating and chemical surface finishing processes and related activities. Ensure continued compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Establish and achieve planned performance levels with a primary emphasis on continuous improvement, ISO, and Lean Manufacturing. Promptly report any variance from plans and recommend corrective actions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on surface finishing operations when appropriate, such as during the development or improvement of a process.
• Prepare, institute, and sustain procedures and controls for all processes employed in the plating lab.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of plating and related processes.
• Ensure the safe operation of all surface-finishing processes.
• Mentor personnel in proper setup and process procedures for cleaning and plating using correct plating methods, measuring devices/techniques, and process control methods.
• Solve and/or participate in the resolution of issues related to processes, documentation, plating, and quality problems.
• Participate in the development of new processes and the upgrading of current processes.
• Investigate and recommend changes to and additions of equipment and processes.
• Help manage waste streams and effectively treat and store hazardous waste accumulated from the plating process.
• Establish safe working and housekeeping procedures and promptly correct hazardous situations.
• Participate in and take proactive roles in ISO and Lean Manufacturing methodologies for problem prevention, corrective action, identification, and solution verification.
• Monitor process operating parameters and correct deviations from established set points.
• Revise process work instructions as needed and write new work instructions to support process changes or improvements.

Essential Skills:

• Process engineering
• Plating
• Electroplating

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline preferred
• Experience in relevant plating and/or chemical processes

Work Environment:

The work environment involves managing and maintaining plating and chemical surface finishing processes. It includes ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, establishing performance levels, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives such as ISO and Lean Manufacturing. The role requires hands-on involvement in process operations, mentoring personnel, and managing waste streams effectively.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Owatonna, MN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/yr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Owatonna, MN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 2026.

About Actalent:

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