Process Technology Engineer

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Date: Aug 26, 2025

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21226

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Annual Wage Range: $118,656.00  - $163,152.00 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

We’re hiring a Process Technology Engineer to work at our Process Innovation Center (PIC), located in Curtis Bay/Baltimore, MD. You will report to the Director, Process Technology Materials Technology (MT). As a Process Technology Engineer, you will develop and improve new and existing manufacturing processes and scale up new products to support the growth and productivity objectives of the MT product line. 

Responsibilities

  • Project planning and execution to drive projects from concept to commercialization, including startup and successful transfer to manufacturing.
  • Apply sound engineering principles, rigor and manufacturing experience to perform the following:
    • Ensure safe, environmentally responsible processes are transferred to production
    • Solve chemical and process engineering problems related to new product and new manufacturing process concepts
    • Identify critical process parameters and develop functional FMEA, Cause and Effect Relationships and Critical to Quality Process Control Plan
    • Carry out experiments to determine the effect of processing variables on product properties and performance
    • Lead productivity projects in the manufacturing environment to improve quality, lower cost and increase rates.
  • Troubleshoot new and existing plant processes.
  • Provide necessary technical support for Process Design.
  • Identify applicable state of the art instrumentation, equipment, and alternate process technology to upgrade the capability of manufacturing processes.
  • Collaborate effectively with Research, Manufacturing, and Engineering for the introduction of new products and new plant capabilities.
  • Communicate projects updates, progress, risks, options, barriers and recommendations, effectively to technical and non-technical audience.
  • Act as a team member for the PIC pilot plant. Direct activities for technicians and conduct appropriate EHS reviews as needed for pilot plant work.
  • Travel up to 20% to include domestic and international.

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
  • Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
  • Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Material Science.
  • 7-10 years’ experience in process development or manufacturing in chemical process industry.
  • Proven ability to work safely in laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing environment.
  • Strong background in chemistry and engineering fundamentals.
  • Must be able to apply fundamental engineering concepts to develop robust technical solutions for implementation in commercial manufacturing operation.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply Statistical techniques (DOE, Regression, Anova, SPC, Hypothesis Test, Process Capability Studies) for process development and process improvement.
  • Sound Project Management Skills, ability to successfully handle multiple projects using self-directed work management style.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% to include domestic and international.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Material Science.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, scale-up, improve, troubleshoot and transfer new processes to manufacturing.
  • Experience with commercial scale chemical reaction, washing, drying, milling, classification unit operations.
  • Lean Six sigma trained with demonstrated ability to utilize statistical techniques.
  • Direct experience with silica or related inorganic materials.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program

    U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

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