Chemical Engineering Professional Entry Level
This entry-level Chemical Engineering role involves designing and overseeing complex manufacturing tool installations and facility infrastructure upgrades in semiconductor environments. The engineer collaborates with clients and multidisciplinary teams to produce construction documents, perform engineering calculations, and support construction integration. The position requires hands-on fieldwork and offers a hybrid on-site work arrangement, emphasizing practical application of chemical and mechanical facilities engineering principles.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
As a Chemical Engineering Professional (entry-level) with Confidential Client in Boise, ID, you will support facilities and process engineering projects that enable research, testing, and advanced manufacturing. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and client stakeholders to define design requirements and produce construction documents for equipment installations, tenant improvements, and infrastructure upgrades. Typical responsibilities include:
- Support design and layout for piping, equipment, and manufacturing tools in high-density industrial facilities
- Perform engineering calculations, equipment and component sizing, and system selection/specification
- Assist with design deliverables for ultrapure water, chemical distribution, gas distribution, exhaust, plumbing, waste drains, pumps, and tank systems
- Produce construction documents and support integration during procurement, installation, and commissioning
- Participate in field visits, construction observation, and coordination with contractors and client teams
- Communicate technical information clearly to project teams and stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- At least 1 year of practical experience in chemical/mechanical facilities engineering (examples: ultrapure water, chemical distribution, process piping, gas distribution, pumps, storage tanks)
- At least 1 year of experience with design project delivery processes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with semiconductor manufacturing tools (manufacture, installation, or operation in cleanrooms)
- Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD tools
- EIT certification or pursuit of EIT is a plus
- Field experience (approximately 1 year) and demonstrated site coordination skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; eagerness to learn and contribute new ideas
- Interest in buildings, construction, and systems integration
Other Requirements & Work Model
- This position is primarily local on-site with hybrid capability; regular field visits to client sites are expected
- Applicant must be able to complete background check and drug screen
- Applicant must be fully authorized to work for any client in the United States. Confidential Client will not sponsor or continue a visa for this position
- This role is full-time
Physical Requirements
Position requires field visits and work at active construction sites. Applicant must be able to:
- Walk long distances and work on-site for extended periods
- Sit, stand, bend, stoop, twist, crawl, climb ladders, and work on catwalks or in small spaces
- Lift and carry up to 25 lbs
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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