Principal Chemical Process Engineer - Wisconsin - Relo offered - WGNSTAR : Job Details

Principal Chemical Process Engineer - Wisconsin - Relo offered

WGNSTAR

Job Location : Valhalla,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-01T01:42:19Z

Job Description :

Full-time, direct hire opportunity with a specialty chemical manufacturer focused on high-purity, air-sensitive organometallic and inorganic precursors. These materials are used in critical applications including semiconductor ALD/CVD thin films, functional coatings, and advanced catalysis.

Location: WI - Relocation assistance available.

Position being posted Nationwide for reach.

Schedule: Standard - Monday to Friday, days; up to 15% travel.

Pay Rate: Up to $150K depending on experience.

Principal duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Lead tech transfer from R&D to manufacturing for new organometallic and inorganic precursors.
  • Design, scale, and optimize production processes for purity, yield, and consistency.
  • Oversee equipment selection, P&ID, and reactor design for batch/semi-continuous systems.
  • Collaborate with QA/QC on analytical validation of trace-level specifications (moisture, halides, metals).
  • Identify and mitigate failure modes in air/moisture-sensitive or thermally unstable compounds.
  • Drive root cause analysis and CAPA for deviations, contamination, and yield loss.
  • Support SPC/SQC implementation and process control for HVM readiness.
  • Ensure EHS compliance in hazardous chemistries (e.g., Grignards, metal hydrides).
  • Lead continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
  • Requirements:

  • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (B.S./M.S./Ph.D.).
  • 9+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience with specialty or high-purity chemicals.
  • Proven track record in scaling up air-sensitive, organometallic, or inorganic compounds.
  • Proficient with analytical methods (ICP-MS, NMR, KF, TGA, GC-MS) and data-driven problem solving.
  • Knowledge of process safety (PSM, HAZOP, FMEA) and chemical compatibility.
  • Familiarity with ALD/CVD precursors, functional materials, and electronics-grade standards.
  • Experience with chemical reactors (glass-lined, stainless, glovebox, Schlenk setups).
  • Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 17025, or GMP environments.
  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

    Equal opportunities and social governance:

    WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations. We emphasize diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to build a career with us. Our wellness programs and community support initiatives reflect our commitment to employee well-being and social responsibility.

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