Chemical Process Engineer II

As a Chemical Process Engineer II here at Solstice, you will employ critical thinking in a clean room environment. Use your knowledge of chemistry fundamentals to help Solstice deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You will work under direct supervision and alongside some of the world’s most talented chemists to develop and optimize chemical formulations, conduct experiments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development of Solstice’s next generation of products. You will run experiments and tests to aid in the development of improved manufacturing procedures and processes. You will be a part of a group of highly committed professionals who provide expertise and ensure the success of our projects and programs.

In this role, you will impact the seamless integration of chemistry principles into product development, enhancing the quality and innovation of Solstice’s offerings. Your leadership fosters a dynamic and collaborative environment, ultimately driving the company's success by pushing the boundaries of scientific possibilities.

At Solstice, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize plating line processes to achieve consistent quality and efficiency.
• Respond to process problems that are not solved by production operators through standard troubleshooting procedures
• Collaborate with production, quality, and R&D teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Investigate and solve process related failures by driving to root cause
• Drives yield improvements and defect reduction efforts
• Responsible for monitoring chemical condition of plating baths and water treatment and supervises lab technicians
• Assures that process related SOP’s and work instructions received from other facilities are fully applicable to local situations, are translated to the local language, and are available and properly understood by production personnel
• To implement, maintain and comply with all Solstice’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Security policies, procedures, work instruction, standards or best practices and applicable Law & regulations, that related to their job/function.
• To ensure employees under supervision, understand, implement, maintain and comply with all Solstice’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Security policies, procedures, work instruction, standards or best practices and applicable Law & regulations, that related to their job/function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Chemical engineering or science.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on Electroplating / Plating process experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of process troubleshooting, problem solving, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with chemical/process control, FMEA, Control Plans, or related manufacturing quality tools would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Positive, proactive, and can-do attitude.