Chemical Engineer
Mapei
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- Location
- Aurora, IL
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 6
- 13 days ago
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Mapei
Chemicals · 10,001+ employees
Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration.
What you'll do
- Support safe, efficient, and consistent daily polymer manufacturing operations.
- Assist with scaling up formulations and optimizing production for quality and throughput.
- Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Analyze data to identify trends and drive continuous process improvements.
- Maintain and update PSM documentation, including P&IDs, PHAs, and SOPs.
- Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and PSM compliance activities.
- Partner with EHS and maintenance on safety systems and mechanical integrity programs.
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Operations on new products and process enhancements.
- Lead or support special projects such as raw material trials and energy initiatives.
- Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of production and process data.
- Perform assigned tasks in conformance with procedures and instructions established in the Business Management System (BMS) and in compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- In this role, you will earn a competitive annual base salary from $66,000 to $84,000 per year, based on your experience and qualifications.
- Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and company results.
- Medical insurance for employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly contributions.
- 17 days of paid vacation and personal time annually (prorated in year one).
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match.
- Dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, and free telemedicine services.
- Additional employee-focused programs including tuition reimbursement, discounted home and auto insurance, supplemental life insurance, and more.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred) or in Mechanical Engineering/Materials Science
- 1+ years of industry experience and/ a combination of prior internship in the chemical industry, preferred
- Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and process optimization skills.
- Familiarity with or ability to learn SPC concepts and apply to process control.
- Understanding of or ability to learn chemical processes and perform relevant calculations and equipment analyses.
- Basic knowledge of safety practices and compliance with OSHA/EH&S standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn systems such as DELTA V, SCADA, and PLC/HMI interfaces.
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. independently; and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
- Able to stand for extended periods of time.
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Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. We are currently hiring for a Chemical Engineer – Polymer Manufacturing. In this role you will support safe, efficient, and high-quality production by optimizing processes and scaling up formulations. This role works cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement, troubleshoot issues, and ensure process safety compliance.