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Process Engineer - Specialty Chemicals

Clariant Corporation

Louisville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Louisville, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Clariant seeks a Process Engineer to support its Engineering & Process Technology function across the Americas. The role applies specialty-chemical production knowledge and chemical engineering principles to process development, scale-up, and optimization. The engineer collaborates with R&D, Engineering, and business teams to translate laboratory developments into commercial processes, evaluate technologies, and deliver process designs and technical requirements for capital projects.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Process DevelopmentScale-UpProcess TechnologyInnovation ManagementChemical Engineering PrinciplesUnit OperationsSpecialty Chemicals ProductionFine Chemicals ProductionFEL Stage-Gate ProcessesCapital Project DeliverablesProject ManagementInterdisciplinary Team LeadershipTimeline ManagementBudget Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Process EngineeringPhD With 2+ Years Experience3+ Years Relevant Work Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Experience Required

3 - 5 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Job ID: 41950 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA | Work M Odel: Onsite

Clariant is seeking a Process Engineer with a background in specialty chemicals to support our Engineering & Process Technology function across the Americas. This role requires an understanding of specialty chemical production processes and experience applying chemical engineering principles to process development, scale-up, and optimization. Reporting to the Head of Engineering & Process Technology Americas, you will collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and business unit teams to translate laboratory developments into commercial production processes, evaluate technologies, and deliver process designs and technical requirements for capital projects. Interested in joining our Engineering & Process Technology team? Apply today, we look forward to hearing from you!

Responsibilities

Lead process development, scale-up, and optimization projects, from laboratory development through commercial production.

Provide technical leadership and chemical engineering expertise to interdisciplinary project teams.

Evaluate unit operations and select technologies that optimize energy efficiency, cost, and process performance.

Prepare Process Design Packages, Process Technology reports, and technical deliverables for Front-End Loading (FEL) stage gates and capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.

Define project requirements, align stakeholders on scope and deliverables, and support execution within established timelines and budgets.

Coordinate the exchange of technical information between R&D, Engineering, and business units to support informed decisions and shared project objectives.

Identify and manage technical deviations, coordinate corrective actions, and communicate project progress and risks to stakeholders.

Develop and share process technology expertise to strengthen technical competitiveness and support innovation.

Protect intellectual property and ensure appropriate handling of confidential technical information.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering with 3-5 years of relevant work experience; candidates with a PhD must have at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Experience in process development, laboratory-to-commercial scale-up, process technology, and innovation management.

Strong knowledge of chemical engineering principles, unit operations, and specialty and fine chemicals production processes.

Knowledge of FEL stage-gate processes and the preparation of technical deliverables for capital projects.

Project management experience, including leading interdisciplinary teams and managing timelines, budgets, and technical requirements.

Whats in it for you?

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances

Paid Holidays

PTO time with a carry-over benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

EAP Program

Spending and Savings Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Online discount Mall

Auto/Home Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Mahogany McClurkin

Talent Acquisition Partner, NORAM

[email protected]

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, r ace, ethnicity, r eligion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, s exual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, national origin, age, genetic information, s exual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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Clariant ensures by adequate and documented processes, mechanisms, and policies that all employees are treated equal irrespective of gender, r ace, nationality, culture, r eligion, age, political views, or disability. With regard to the zero-tolerance approach of Clariant against any form of discrimination, regional and country HR departments have to ensure avoidance or elimination of any discrimination in work-related activities, particularly regarding remuneration, training, vocational guidance, and social security. Globally, the average basic salary of female employees was 96 % of that of the average male employee in 2017.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1448277133

How this job compares

Set against the 3,337 open Process Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$7.25/hr
  • US median$38–50/hr255 hourly ranges

This rate, $7.25/hr, is 84% below the US median midpoint ($44/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Process Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 44 open Process Engineer jobs in Kentucky and 3,337 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Process Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,654 postings).
Education
2,211 of the 3,337 open Process Engineer jobs (66%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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