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As a Chemical Process Engineer I here at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will be responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing and chemical processes. This position works closely with operations, maintenance, quality, and environmental health and safety teams to optimize process performance, improve product quality, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
You will work out of our Geismar, LA facility and will report to the Sr ISC Operations Manager.
About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and evaluate process performance using production and quality data
- Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, throughput, yield, and reliability
- Provide day-to-day technical support to production operations
- Investigate process interruptions, quality deviations, and equipment performance issues
- Support Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
- Participate in capital and expense projects related to process improvements
- Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and operating procedures
YOU MUST HAVE
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited universityWE VALUE
- Internship or co-op experience
- Understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals and process unit operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and engineering drawings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Effective written and verbal communication skills
US PERSON REQUIREMENT
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
COMPENSATION
The annual base salary range for this position is $84,423-$105,470. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
As a Chemical Process Engineer I here at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will be responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing and chemical processes. This position works closely with operations, maintenance, quality, and environmental health and safety teams to optimize process performance, improve product quality, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
You will work out of our Geismar, LA facility and will report to the Sr ISC Operations Manager.
About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and evaluate process performance using production and quality data
- Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, throughput, yield, and reliability
- Provide day-to-day technical support to production operations
- Investigate process interruptions, quality deviations, and equipment performance issues
- Support Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
- Participate in capital and expense projects related to process improvements
- Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and operating procedures
YOU MUST HAVE
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited universityWE VALUE
- Internship or co-op experience
- Understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals and process unit operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and engineering drawings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Effective written and verbal communication skills
US PERSON REQUIREMENT
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
COMPENSATION
The annual base salary range for this position is $84,423-$105,470. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chemical engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering or a closely related discipline
- Proficiency in process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS
- Experience with process design, scale-up, and unit operations in an industrial setting
- Familiarity with safety standards including PSM, HAZOP, and EPA risk management protocols
- Professional Engineer license or active pursuit of PE licensure preferred for senior roles
- Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, or statistical process control experience in continuous improvement
Tips for Your Chemical Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to process industries
Chemical engineer job postings vary sharply by sector. A resume that leads with distillation column design reads differently to a refinery than to a biopharma plant. Match your process experience, unit operations, and software tools to the specific industry in each posting.
Quantify yield, throughput, and cost impact
Hiring managers in chemical engineering respond to outcomes, not duties. Replace phrases like 'managed reactor operations' with specific improvements in conversion rate, cycle time, or material cost. Numbers tied to process variables make your experience legible to technical reviewers.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chemical engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your simulation tools
Many chemical engineer roles filter candidates by software proficiency in Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or MATLAB. If a posting names a specific tool prominently, flag it in your resume skills section and address it in your cover letter with a concrete example of how you used it.
Prepare for a technical screen before the panel
Most chemical engineering interviews include at least one mass-balance or heat-transfer problem before you meet the hiring manager. Practice working through unit operations problems out loud so you can show your reasoning, not just your answer, under time pressure.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
In chemical engineering roles, the process units you own, the capital projects you touch, and whether you have lab or field exposure all affect your career trajectory. Ask about project ownership and capital budget access before the compensation conversation starts.
Chemical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chemical engineers?
The companies hiring the most chemical engineers right now include Tesla, Ecolab, and Solstice Advanced Materials, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest in petrochemical refining, specialty chemicals, and biopharma manufacturing.
How many chemical engineer jobs are remote?
About 22% of chemical engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because the role is often tied to physical plant operations. The sub-areas with the most remote flexibility are process modeling, regulatory affairs, and technical sales support, where lab or field presence is not required.
How do you become a chemical engineer?
You become a chemical engineer by earning a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, which covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mass transfer, and reaction engineering. From there, most entry-level roles require an internship or co-op in a process or manufacturing environment. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and later the PE exam strengthens your credentials for senior and licensed roles.
How do you get hired as a chemical engineer with little experience?
Candidates with little experience get hired by emphasizing co-op, internship, or undergraduate research that involved real process or lab work, even at small scale. Posting a project on GitHub that shows simulation or data analysis skills helps compensate for a thin work history. Entry-level process engineer and manufacturing associate titles are the most common starting points and rarely require prior full-time experience.
What does the chemical engineer interview process look like?
The interview process for a chemical engineer typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on background and availability, followed by a technical phone or video interview covering unit operations, process safety, or a take-home case study. Finalists usually complete an on-site or virtual panel with engineering peers and a hiring manager, which often includes a whiteboard or verbal walk-through of a design or troubleshooting problem.
Where can I find and apply to chemical engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to chemical engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States in one place. Search by role, location, or industry, find the positions that fit your background and goals, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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