Process Technology Engineer

Chemistry that Matters™

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!

As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio.  Our success is built upon the collective excellence of our 32,000 employees in 50+ countries.  Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success. To learn more about these and how we strive to Be the Impact, click here.

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. “What Matters” is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture.   We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

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Job Summary

The Process Technology Engineer will work on technology development, operations support, customer fulfilment, intellectual property management and competitive intelligence. Assignments may include leading a technology development project, serving on a capital project team, or process troubleshooting/optimization. 

This role is on the Technical Career Ladder. Candidates will be evaluated based on their education, experience and skill level and the grade/salary would be determined based on this criteria.

How You Can Be the Impact

• Identify opportunities for productivity / product quality / throughput improvements then develop and implement process technology to achieve these goals.

• Deliver technical solutions for design and commercialization of new polymers (blends) or processes and/or optimization of existing polymer-based products or processes.

• Establish partnerships with other technical functions, e.g., product technology, analytical technology, and external providers to gain input on projects.

• Safely and effectively taking new products/processes from laboratory to manufacturing.

• Work with Legal to develop and protect SABIC intellectual property (IP) in current and emerging IP landscape.

What Matters to SABIC

• MS and/or PhD in Chemical Engineering; BS Chemical Engineering will be considered with relevant experience.

• 5+ years working in the refining / chemical industry.

• Strength in fundamental engineering principles a must.

• Demonstrated ability to resolve relevant process technology problems with appropriate use of experimental design/statistical analysis/models.

• Familiarity with industry practices related to process safety management and pilot plant, lab, and personal safety.

• Experience with polymer resins processes and products is a plus.

• Competencies: Project management with culturally and functionally diverse teams, collaboration, effective communication, analytical thinking, innovation.

Eligibility Requirements

• You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the “Apply Now/Apply” option on this page.
• You must be 18 years or older
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work (e.g. Monday – Friday) during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.