About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking entry-level Chemical Process Engineers to join a Process Engineering Development Program (PEDP). As part of a cross-disciplinary plant engineering team, you will contribute to process improvement, product development, and operational troubleshooting.

• Provide process engineering support across manufacturing disciplines (raw material management, process control, product flow and quality).
• Perform material substitutions and cost-reduction studies for coatings and board formulations.
• Troubleshoot production problems and implement corrective actions.
• Run plant tests to support new product development and scale-up.
• Modify formulations and process settings to increase capacity and yield.
• Establish and document equipment Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in wastewater treatment and environmental compliance projects.
• Lead or support projects to improve product quality and operational efficiency.

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What’s in it for you

• Dedicated, structured training to transition into a full-time process engineer.
• Exposure to multiple career pathways within manufacturing and engineering.
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Hands-on experience in plant testing, formulation work, and cross-functional projects.

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Training Experience

• The development program begins at a plant location where you’ll receive on-site training and mentorship.
• Periodic travel to the corporate engineering hub will be required as part of your development.
• After completing the program, you will transition into a full-time, permanent process engineering role at an assigned plant.

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Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• Expected graduation in Dec 2026 or May 2027.
• Unlimited authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship provided).

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What Makes You Stand Out

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership demonstrated through student organizations, project roles, or community service.
• Previous co-op or internship experience; industry experience in paper, coatings, or related manufacturing is a plus.

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Role Details

• Location: Bausman, PA (primary assignment at a plant; travel as required for training).
• Employment type: Contract / Full time (program followed by permanent placement).
• Estimated salary (as listed): $106,025 per year — estimated.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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