Chemical engineer job description

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life's essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 11,250 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

We have an opportunity for a Chemical Engineer to join our Dover, NH team. You will design and develop water filtration components and systems working closely with manufacturing and sales in developing ideas for new water filtration products and innovations and their design implementation.
You will:
Design water filters and related parts and utility products, according to design control procedures.Redesign and improve products.Coordinate test filters, filter cartridges, and other components.Design, execute, review, and interpret experiments to make recommendations toward the filtration new products development strategy, and provide guidance and mentorship to others Build, test, and evaluate prototypes of new products.Cost reduction of existing products through material savings or process improvements.Engineer and design equipment and processes for pilot and production operations as required.

Key Qualifications:
B.S. Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution.3+ years of experience in an engineering capacity with demonstrated ability to design and develop complex products.Demonstrated the ability to identify root cause of issues and bring design and/or process solutions to the table.Highly detail oriented, organized and organizationally agile individual preferred.Knowledge of NSF, FDA compliant materials, or hygienic or medical devices is strongly preferred.Ideal candidate has experience with carbon filters and technology. Previous work experience in the water or water treatment industry.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion:
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:
Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory

Qualifications

• Possess technical mastery of polymer and elastomer materials
• Strong communications and teaching skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn and improve existing processes
• Ability to multi-task and progress several projects simultaneously
• Ability to objectively collaborate in a fact-based manner

• Scientific and statistical approach to problem-solving

• Strong planning and organizational skills

• BS or MS in Plastics, Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in plastics processing operations

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety Glasses conforming to ANSI Z87.1 or higher (required for entering mfg. area)
• Gloves for general protection (as needed). Note: Gloves are never to be used around any rotating equipment (lathes, drums, windups, etc.)
• Ear Protection (Noise Reduction Rating 33 dB - as needed)
• Safety Shoes conforming to ASTM F2413-05 PT Class 75 Protective Toe (when working in the Test Lab)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

The employee frequently is required to sit; walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, for viewing a computer terminal distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception vision for driving and ability to adjust focus.

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

The level is contingent upon experience, training, and skill level.

Hutchinson Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

This position is exempt. Hutchinson Industries, Inc. reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between Hutchinson Industries, Inc. nor the employee, and either one may terminate employment without notice at any time.

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.
At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer
We focus on our customers' success
Innovation
We create better solutions
Collaboration
We create success together
Inclusion
We always interact with others respectfully
Candor
We are open and honest with one another
Integrity
We do the right things and do things right
Who are we?
Integer is a global organization providing innovative, high-quality technologies and manufacturing to Medical Device OEM's (original equipment manufacturers) to enhance the lives of patients worldwide and a provider of high-end niche batteries for specialized applications in the energy, military, and environmental markets. We are guided by our six Values, including focus on Customers, Innovation, Collaboration, Inclusion, Candor, and Integrity. Working at Integer means you are part of a team passionately pursuing excellence in all that we do and always reaching for the next great achievement.

What you'll do in this role:
The primary purpose of this position is to perform work which involves general engineering methods and tools; but you may also utilize more advanced technologies and engineering concepts while you are developing in your role as an engineer in the medical device industry. In this role, you will ensure that Integer's internal and external customer expectations are met or exceeded with occasional direction, instruction and guidance from more experienced engineers and managers in your organization.
You adhere to Integer's Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.You will generally work independently with occasional guidance from supervisors or mentors to evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications to existing specifications, procedures, and work instructions.You will review procedures and plans prior to implementation as well as evaluate existing products, processes and materials for failure analysis and potential improvements.You will participate in projects that require you to investigate, develop, document and implement new product and process technologies of moderate complexity and scope. While often you may be responding to situations presented to you by others, you will also be able to demonstrate proactive insight into technical challenges and mitigates potential issues or incorporates improvements.You will plan, schedule and execute the engineering work in a part of a major project; or you may lead a smaller scope project.You will perform work on technical projects where you will follow Integer's standard quality management and production system methodologies to investigate opportunities for product and process improvements.You will apply standard data analysis practices and techniques to establish root cause for product and process failures or to support the justification for improvements to products and processes.You will be required to observe products and processes to recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations throughout a series of detailed steps or processes to establish root cause of the discrepancies.You are expected to collaborate with others in the exchange of information, ask questions and regularly check for understanding in support of your development as an engineer.You embed Quality within the Engineering discipline - “I own Quality.” You are a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do at Integer, by assuring adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS), facilitating and/or contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to the successful attainment of our quality KPI's and journey to 5 Sigma.You may perform other duties as needed and as directed by your line of supervision.

Provide support of Integer's Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation Strategies
You champion the development of and deployment of the systems and tools to drive innovation and continuous improvement.You embrace the Manufacturing Excellence culture based on the Integer Production System and its five focus areas:Strategy Alignment through Site Hoshin Plans, the regular cadence of Sales, Inventory, and Operations' Planning (SiOP) meetings, and regular updates to the value stream maps.Leadership of Sustained Change by ensuring production monitoring & improvement activities and deployment of Leader Standard Work.Standardization through workplace organization & visual controls (5S), Manufacturing Standard Work, and robust training & certification programs.Associate Engagement promoted through the adoption of standardized problem solving. methodologies, behavior-based safety programs, and improvement idea and suggestion systems.Systems & Process Optimization through adoption of principles of built in quality, optimized scheduling & material system designs, work cell design, and total productive maintenance.

How you will be measured:
The specific measures listed below may be subject to change and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list
Safety is our highest priority; you will be an active supporter of the Integer Environmental Health & Safety programs.Quality - Achievement of site Quality KPI'sYou will have defined Goals and Objectives specifying key projects and expected milestones to achieve.Given your capabilities and experience, you will identify ways to shorten the project durations and make changes to current processes and procedures that enable greater efficiencies.Innovation and ideation are critical aspects of your role and you will be expected to generate continuous improvement suggestions and support the implementation of them.

What sets you apart:
You earned, as a minimum, a bachelor's degree in an engineering or related technical field; and have at least three years of relevant experience.While you will have occasional support and guidance from more experienced engineers, supervisors or managers, you will demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other associates and cross functional teams.You demonstrate a solid technical aptitude with the ability to be an effective contributor to a team or produce results of a technical nature as an individual.You have a functional understanding of the Integer Quality Management Systems and are able to complete required Quality System documentation tasks with little or no direction from others.You demonstrate competency in both written and oral communications.You maintain a calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing production environment.You possess a positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option.
U.S. Applicants: EOE/AA Disability/Veteran