Sr Development Engineer I in Rancho Cordova, California at AMPAC Fine Chemicals

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Development Engineer is responsible for leading the development and scale-up of chemical manufacturing processes during familiarization, development, and initial plant implementation. This advanced position translates development processes into manufacturing-ready operations, identifies key scale-up risks and process or equipment gaps, and provides technical leadership for successful first-time plant execution. The engineer collaborates cross-functionally across Chemistry, Analytical, Operations, Facilities, Quality, Safety, and other functions and provides subject matter expertise and training within the organization.

This work includes, but is not limited to, process development, scale-up, mass balances, process modeling, process and equipment gap assessment, manufacturing documentation, emission calculations, troubleshooting, investigations, and evaluation of new technologies. Works under consultative direction and assignments are often self-initiated.

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WORKING CONDITIONS

On-site laboratory, office and pilot plant. Shift coverage (day, swing, night) will be periodically required. Periodically participates in production support that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

This role may involve work in laboratory or manufacturing environments with potential exposure to chemicals or other regulated substances. As a condition of employment, incumbents may be required to participate in employer-provided medical surveillance programs in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and company policy.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

Must be able to lift 25 lbs.