Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, USA
74 days ago
Development Engineer

 

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

 

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

 

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
 


Your Role

 

As a Scale-Up Engineer, you will collaborate closely with the Laboratory, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial groups. Your primary focus will be on new process development activities, ensuring the successful transition from lab-scale to commercial-scale production. Job responsibilities include:

 

Collaborate with chemists to screen synthesis routes and evaluate various unit operations for scale-up.Serve as the technical lead for stage-gated projects.Lead Design Hazard reviews to ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance.Prepare comprehensive project proposals, including detailed scope descriptions, PFDs, P&IDs, cost estimates, concept drawings, and project timelines.Work closely with vendors and contractors on design and fabrication during project execution.Proactively document results and deliver oral presentations on project status.Manage intellectual assets related to projects.Track project spending and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

 

Who You Are:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or other Engineering discipline.3+ years of experience in a scale-up function.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other Engineering discipline OR Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other Life Science discipline.Experience in design and construction of pilot plants.Proficiency in operating analytical instruments such as FTIR, GC, ICPMS, Raman, etc.Expertise in handling hazardous chemicals, including organometallic materials, toxic, and air-sensitive compounds.Track record of leading process improvement initiatives and contributing to new product development.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Characteristics such as being hardworking, innovative, resourceful, and a self-starter.

 



What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

 

If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html
 

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