Sr Process Engineer

• ◆Acquire in-depth knowledge of, and become a technical expert for, all processes throughout our manufacturing facility.
• ◆Troubleshoot and provide technical support for the daily operation of the manufacturing plant, as well as during new equipment commissioning and startup, to ensure high product quality, safety, and minimal downtime.
• ◆Lead projects to improve, enhance, and expand capability of our manufacturing processes while minimizing waste. This includes retrieving and analyzing historical data from our manufacturing data repositories, which may involve creativity and outside-the-box thinking.
• ◆Work with the internal Tech Support group to transfer and scale up products from R&D into production.
• ◆Execute the commissioning, startup, and validation of chemical process equipment systems.
• ◆Work with Waters’s contractors and subcontractors to ensure that equipment is installed safely, properly, and functions as required.
• ◆Develop and execute IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols, generate engineering turnover packages (ETOPs), and complete documentation for regulatory compliance (e.g. PSSRs, PHAs, P&IDs, SOPs, MOCs) as required.
• ◆Develop, review, modify, and approve specifications and drawings for process equipment, instrumentation, valves, and accessories, as well as P&IDs.
• ◆Any other tasks as assigned.

• ✓Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• ✓4-7 years of experience in the chemical manufacturing industry with process development, troubleshooting & optimization, as well as with project management, is required.
• ✓Knowledge of and experience with batch reaction chemistry, solids filtration, powder drying processes, handling of large quantities of acids and solvents, and distillation processes is a plus.
• ✓Ability to work 12-hour shift on FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY and/or SATURDAY-SUNDAY-MONDAY and provide on-call support during the evenings on those days.
• ✓The candidate must be independent, motivated, flexible, a quick learner, and must exhibit methodical thinking to troubleshoot problems of moderate to high complexity.
• ✓The ability to interact within a multi-disciplinary team and have good oral & written communications skills is required.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.