R&D Chemical Engineer - Wilmington Delaware

Company: Chemours
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Posted On: 01/22/2025

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking an R&D Chemical Engineerto join our growing Thermal & Specialized Solutions team in the Process Development R&D group. This position will be available at the Chemours Discovery Hub, in Newark, Delaware, and the Experimental Station in Wilmington, Delaware and report directly to the Technology Manager.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design and execute research plans for lab-scale reaction pathway exploration safely and independently, including heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis.
  
• Design, build, and commission pilot equipment for scaling up chemistry demonstrated on the lab-scale
  
• Complete rigorous hazards analysis and safety documentation for new processes
  
• Interpret and analyze results and make suggestions on alternative approaches or improvements
  
• Share conclusions broadly and continue experiments as needed with minimal guidance
  
• Interface with senior technical researchers to set the objectives & priorities for the various tests
  
• Provide data to guide research programs and to prepare patent applications
  
• Ensure laboratory and analytical measurement systems are in good working condition and to make upgrades as needed
  
  
  The following is required for this role:
  
  • Bachelor's (+8 to 10 years experience), Master's (+5 or more years of experience), or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering
    
  • Good interpersonal and written/oral communication skills, and the ability to work well with all levels in the organization
    
  • Self-motivated, independent research leadership with critical-thinking skills
    
  • Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve problems
    
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects
    
  • Ability to work in a team environment with high degree of initiative and self-motivation and flexibility to monitor and move projects forward quickly and safely
    
    
    The following is preferred for this role:
    
    • Heterogeneous catalysis and reaction engineering experience
      
    • Organic synthesis experience and familiarity with lab techniques
      
    • Co-author of published research in the field
      
    • Experience with chemical process design and associated tools such as Aspen
      
    • Comfort with both chemistry and engineering disciplines
      
      
      Benefits:
      
      Competitive Compensation
      
      Comprehensive Benefits Packages
      
      401(k) Match
      
      Employee Stock Purchase Program
      
      Tuition Reimbursement
      
      Commuter Benefits
      
      Learning and Development Opportunities
      
      Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
      
      Company-paid Volunteer Day
      
      We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.
      
      Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
      
      Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
      
      Chemours is an E-Verify employer
      
      Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
      
      Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
      
      Don't meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities
      
      In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
      
      Pay Range (in local currency):
      $93,184.00 - $145,600.00
      
      Chemours Level:
      25
      
      Annual Bonus Target:
      8%
      
      The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
      
      At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry." More...

          

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