Chemical Engineer II

CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Chemical Engineer II. Type: Contract Job Title: Chemical Engineer II Location: Hemlock, MI Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Hemlock, MI Pay Rate: Based on experience Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline required Position Overview Our client is seeking a Chemical Engineer II to support process safety, chemical systems, equipment readiness, and commissioning activities at a solar wafers manufacturing facility in Hemlock, MI. This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineer with experience in chemical manufacturing, process engineering, HAZOP/PHA participation, and plant startup support. The ideal candidate will bring strong process safety fundamentals, technical problem‑solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with plant operations, vendors, and cross‑functional engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Lead or support HAZOPs and PHAs to identify hazards and implement safeguards Support safe design, optimization, startup, and operation of chemical manufacturing systems Assist with commissioning, operational readiness, and startup activities Troubleshoot chemical and manufacturing process issues using structured problem‑solving methods Update technical documentation including procedures, P&IDs, and control narratives Collaborate with plant personnel, vendors, and engineering teams to resolve operational challenges Analyze process data and apply statistical methods to improve process performance and reliability Communicate technical findings, project updates, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders Required Qualifications 3+ years of chemical manufacturing, process engineering, or industrial experience Strong understanding of chemical process systems and engineering fundamentals Experience with process safety principles, OSHA PSM, and EHS requirements Familiarity with HAZOPs, PHAs, and chemical delivery systems Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills Ability to work onsite in a plant/startup manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications Experience with Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, ChemCAD, COMSOL, ProSim Plus, or MATLAB Experience with DOE and statistical tools such as JMP, Minitab, Origin, or SigmaZone Previous startup, commissioning, or manufacturing scale‑up experience Willingness to travel domestically to support additional manufacturing sites as needed Additional Information No third party resumes will be accepted Drug testing and/or other employment‑related inquiries may be conducted CTG will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors) CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer CTG is an E-Verify Company To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes. #J-18808-Ljbffr