Process Engineer, Industrial Coatings
Location
Salem, OR | United States
Job description
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
Job Purpose
Will provide technical support for specific manufacturing processes to ensure process capability meets or exceeds customer requirements. Will be responsible for operational safety, product quality and consistency, process efficiency and/or capacity, and operating cost reduction. Will provide technical support and expertise for the processing of developmental products on the production line.
Job Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate major machine, equipment, facility construction, modification, move and repair projects. Will maintain or direct the maintenance of all required records, files and logs covering all programs or projects.
- Perform cost studies on proposed equipment procurement, facility additions or modifications and other major mechanical/electrical capital expenditures.
- Coordinate all aspects of the facility's quality system with responsibility for capital budget preparation.
- Prepare periodic or special progress reports to reflect status, cost, analyses and recommendations.
- Perform required engineering calculations in the establishment of theoretical designs. Will confer and consult with specialists, vendors or others on electronics, controls and other technical matters.
- Initiate all required research, design, drafting, testing and other functions pertinent to the finalization of designs and specifications.
- Prepare all required instructions and procedures, assist in any technical problems; direct all necessary drawings prepared internally and review and approve all drawings and specifications prepared outside the company.
- Maintain required contacts to stay informed of developments in manufacturing and processing equipment and requirements, machine design, facility and services and other items of potential value to, or application in, company product lines. Interface with all other plant locations to share best practices.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
- 0-3 years' experience in chemical operations within a manufacturing environment to include batch and continuous processes and process control.
- Strong understanding of maintenance and the maintenance process.
- Ability to integrate existing methods with new innovations to safely and economically resolve production issues in a timely manner.
- Knowledge of distributed control system preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organization skills to include document management, results tracking, and follow-up.
- Promote health, safety and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state and local requirements.
Total Compensation
The salary range for these skills is $70,000 - $76,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!
Medical insurance with HSA • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Annual bonus • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match • Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay • Paid Parental leave • Hybrid work for most exempt roles • Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks • Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale • Tuition Reimbursement • Career growth opportunities • Employee referral bonus
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Requisition ID: 36957
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