Element Solutions Inc

R&D Engineer

Element Solutions Inc

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Design, execute, and analyze experiments to develop novel formulations, polymers, additives, and process routes aligned to customer and market needs
  • Apply DOE (Design of Experiments), statistical analysis, and mechanistic understanding to optimize performance, cost, and sustainability
  • Create robust technical documentation: experimental plans, lab notebooks, test methods, specifications, and technical reports
  • Translate bench results to pilot and full-scale production, including process mapping, hazard/risk assessments, and control strategies
  • Develop and validate critical process parameters (CPPs) and quality attributes (CQAs); author scale-up protocols and batch records
  • Partner with Operations to troubleshoot yield, quality, and cycle-time issues; drive continuous improvement using Six Sigma/Lean tools
  • Ensure compliance with EHS expectations and product regulations (e.g., GHS/CLP, REACH, TSCA), collaborating with Regulatory and SHE teams
  • Convert customer requirements into technical targets; develop application testing plans and demonstrations
  • Present technical findings to internal/external stakeholders; provide technical support during trials, qualifications, and post-launch
  • Contribute to invention disclosures, patents, freedom-to-operate assessments, and competitive landscaping.

Requirements

  • BSc/MSc/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • Formulation science, reaction engineering, polymerization, surfactants, catalysts, additives, or similar domains
  • Unit operations, scale-up methodologies, process safety (HAZOP/LOPA), and plant trial execution
  • DOE, statistical analysis (e.g., JMP/Minitab), data visualization, and root-cause methodologies
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001/14001/45001, SPC, GMP where applicable; knowledge of change control and CAPA
  • Working knowledge of GHS/CLP, REACH/TSCA, SDS authoring, product labeling, and raw material compliance
  • Rheology, thermal analysis (DSC/TGA), spectroscopy (FTIR/NMR), chromatography (GC/LC), particle size, and mechanical testing relevant to product/application
  • LIMS, ELN, ERP/PLM (e.g., SAP), and standard data tools (Excel/JMP/Minitab); familiarity with modeling/simulation is a plus
  • Invention disclosures, patent basics, competitive intelligence, and literature/patent search skills.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
formulation sciencereaction engineeringpolymerizationstatistical analysisDOEprocess safetydata visualizationrheologythermal analysischromatography
Soft skills
technical documentationtroubleshootingcontinuous improvementpresentation skillscollaboration
Certifications
BScMScPhDISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001GMP