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Around the world, the additives of BYK ensure that coatings and plastics precisely obtain the desired properties and the correct quality.\n\nWe’re looking for a highly motivated, experienced Process Engineer to join our team!\n\nExcellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit plans eligible to enroll within 30 days of hire!\n\nAnnual Merit increases, Bonuses, and 401K Discretionary company match up to 5%!\n\nOpportunity for advancement and training opportunities for all employees!\n\nThe process engineering role is responsible for the chemical processes in a section of our plant and supporting the other process engineers in theirs. They work with Production, Maintenance, EHS and Process Chemistry (QC) on a daily basis improving plant processes and implementing projects. The engineer should be team orientated, able to manage multiple activities efficiently, and have good interpersonal and communication skills.\n\nThe BYK USA Wallingford site manufactures polymer chemistry products in batch processes in a highly automated manufacturing system. The site has doubled in production over the past 8 years and has an aggressive capital plan to continue that growth going forward. As a PSM regulated plant with highly reactive batches, we are focused on safety and environmental compliance as we grow and bring additional chemical families into the site.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nEnsures that all process operations are carried out in a safe manner and meet all regulatory and industry standards.\n\nProvide process engineering support as needed for BYK USA manufacturing.\n\nManage the design, modification, and installation of process equipment.\n\nProvide technical assistance to operations and maintenance to optimize, improve and troubleshoot processes and process equipment.\n\nAnalyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches and equipment modifications necessary to meet production requirements for new or improved products and processes.\n\nAssists in reviews and corrective actions for process incident investigations.\n\nProvide training to operations personnel as needed.\n\nProvides leadership for establishing and maintaining a safe work environment. Proactively addresses and corrects all unsafe behaviors and conditions.\n\nParticipates in emergency response as defined in the program and training capability.\n\nEmployee will be required to perform the following tasks frequently: overhead reaching, bending, squatting, stair climbing, ladder climbing, crawling, kneeling, and, stooping\n\nEmployee will be required to work in confined spaces\n\nMust remain clean shaven and be capable of wearing SCBA and other types of respirators\n\nPerforms all other duties as assigned.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\nBachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.\n\n2-5 years of related experience in an engineering support department.\n\nExperience in a Chemical or Liquid Manufacturing environment a plus.\n\nMust possess good communication skills, both written and oral, sound business judgment, strong interpersonal and technical skills and a professional demeanor.\n\nMust be able to effectively work with customers (internal and external), and to work well with people at all levels of the company.\n\nFamiliar with PSM standards.\n\nSKILLS\n\nKnowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices used in the chemical industry including Process Safety Management.\n\nKnowledge of the operation of batch processes and associated auxiliary equipment used in the chemical industry.\n\nKnowledge of process control and automation systems (DCS) used in batch chemical operations; preference to experience with recipe based controls (ISA-88).\n\nAbility to manage multiple tasks efficiently.\n\nTeam orientated with good interpersonal skills and communication skills.\n\nAbility to organize and prioritize work in a timely manner and react well under pressure.\n\nAbility to write and maintain concise procedures and work instructions.\n\nAbility to communicate procedures in the training of operational personnel.\n\nTeam oriented, experienced in communication, coordination and chairing of meetings\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Byk Additives","rawCompany":"byk additives","city":"Wallingford","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-21T03:19:22.521Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"},{"code":"51-9011.00","title":"Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders","slug":"chemical-equipment-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-8091.00","title":"Chemical Plant and System Operators","slug":"chemical-plant-and-system-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"325211","title":"Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing","slug":"plastics-material-and-resin-manufacturing"},{"code":"325199","title":"All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-basic-organic-chemical-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"BYK Additives & Instruments is one of the world’s leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments. Around the world, the additives of BYK ensure that coatings and plastics precisely obtain the desired properties and the correct quality.\n\nWe’re looking for a highly motivated, experienced Process Engineer to join our team!\n\nExcellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit plans eligible to enroll within 30 days of hire!\n\nAnnual Merit increases, Bonuses, and 401K Discretionary company match up to 5%!\n\nOpportunity for advancement and training opportunities for all employees!\n\nThe process engineering role is responsible for the chemical processes in a section of our plant and supporting the other process engineers in theirs. They work with Production, Maintenance, EHS and Process Chemistry (QC) on a daily basis improving plant processes and implementing projects. 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