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Get Access To All JobsJOB SUMMARY: The Chemical Process Engineer is responsible for continuous chemical and physical process improvements and troubleshooting chemical and physical process upset conditions. This includes analyzing and editing procedures, communicating effectively with team members, applying math, science, and engineering concepts, conducting experiments, and reporting results, including process metrics. Assignments are generally complex with well-defined scope.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):
- Apply a broad range of fundamental engineering concepts, practices, and procedures to assigned projects
- Develop and implement optimized, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with customer, product, or process specifications, quality requirements, and standards while following a structured in-house development process
- Follow disciplined product/process development and change control methods
- Provide hands-on technical support and training for manufacturing processes and personnel
- Improve manufacturing processes and methods to drive cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies
- Author complete and comprehensive documentation including, but not limited to, engineering design documents and drawings, operating procedures, and work instructions according to established quality management standards
- Evaluate and analyze process data
- Understand and apply statistical process control and lean manufacturing principles
- Lead cross-functional teams through process improvements, root cause investigations, etc.
- Employ project management techniques to lead projects and ensure management is updated on project status, issues, and risk mitigation items
- Exhibit leadership qualities and train peers and co-workers
- Oversee purchasing and installation of process equipment
- Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with company health and safety protocols
- Provide input to and create project cost estimates, timelines, and milestones
- Function as an effective team member through collaboration, conflict resolution, encouragement, respectful interactions with co-workers, active listening, etc.
- Work independently on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Perform other job duties and special projects as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical or metallurgical engineering is required
- Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Electrical and mechanical hands-on experience is preferred
- Ability to work independently with verbal or written instructions
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Ability to develop an understanding of Indium Corporation products and services
- Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities, as needed
SHIFT/SITE:
Monday-Friday
1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm
5836 Success Drive, Rome, NY
This position is contingent upon contract award
WAGE DISCLOSURE:
The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.
The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.
$62,500 - $85,000 annually
Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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JOB SUMMARY: The Chemical Process Engineer is responsible for continuous chemical and physical process improvements and troubleshooting chemical and physical process upset conditions. This includes analyzing and editing procedures, communicating effectively with team members, applying math, science, and engineering concepts, conducting experiments, and reporting results, including process metrics. Assignments are generally complex with well-defined scope.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):
- Apply a broad range of fundamental engineering concepts, practices, and procedures to assigned projects
- Develop and implement optimized, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with customer, product, or process specifications, quality requirements, and standards while following a structured in-house development process
- Follow disciplined product/process development and change control methods
- Provide hands-on technical support and training for manufacturing processes and personnel
- Improve manufacturing processes and methods to drive cost reductions, quality improvements, and process efficiencies
- Author complete and comprehensive documentation including, but not limited to, engineering design documents and drawings, operating procedures, and work instructions according to established quality management standards
- Evaluate and analyze process data
- Understand and apply statistical process control and lean manufacturing principles
- Lead cross-functional teams through process improvements, root cause investigations, etc.
- Employ project management techniques to lead projects and ensure management is updated on project status, issues, and risk mitigation items
- Exhibit leadership qualities and train peers and co-workers
- Oversee purchasing and installation of process equipment
- Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with company health and safety protocols
- Provide input to and create project cost estimates, timelines, and milestones
- Function as an effective team member through collaboration, conflict resolution, encouragement, respectful interactions with co-workers, active listening, etc.
- Work independently on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Perform other job duties and special projects as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical or metallurgical engineering is required
- Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Electrical and mechanical hands-on experience is preferred
- Ability to work independently with verbal or written instructions
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Ability to develop an understanding of Indium Corporation products and services
- Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities, as needed
SHIFT/SITE:
Monday-Friday
1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm
5836 Success Drive, Rome, NY
This position is contingent upon contract award
WAGE DISCLOSURE:
The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.
The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.
$62,500 - $85,000 annually
Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Chemical Engineer
Document your degree equivalency before applying
A three-year bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from outside the U.S. may not automatically satisfy EB-2 advanced-degree requirements. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer files the PERM application.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Petrochemical companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and specialty materials firms file PERM applications regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter Chemical Engineer roles by verified green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers who've completed this process before.
Verify your role's SOC code matches EB-2 requirements
Chemical Engineer positions (SOC 17-2041) are classified as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Cross-check your job duties against the O*NET occupation profile to confirm the role's requirements align with your qualifications before your employer files.
Ask your employer about prevailing wage tier during offer negotiations
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Run your job title, county, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the wage fits your expectations.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer letter
Most employers won't begin PERM recruitment until you're onboarded, but some will commit to a start date in writing. Securing a written timeline in your offer letter protects you if internal priorities shift after you join.
Green Card Chemical Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chemical Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Chemical Engineer positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on the employer's requirements. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate has strong professional credentials. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Your employer selects the category when filing the PERM labor certification with DOL.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Chemical Engineers?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa requiring annual cap registration with no guaranteed selection. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM requires DOL certification plus USCIS I-140 adjudication before you reach the final green card stage, which typically takes one to three years total for most nationals.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Chemical Engineer position?
Your employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign over a 30-to-180-day window, including job postings in print and online, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. For Chemical Engineer roles, this often includes postings in technical publications. Only after DOL certifies that recruitment can your employer file the I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf.
Where can I find Chemical Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship, so you'll spend significant time applying to employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, letting you search Chemical Engineer roles filtered by verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, which saves you from targeting employers who only offer H-1B support.
Can my employer file an EB-3 PERM application before my H-1B expires?
Yes, and early filing is strongly advisable. PERM processing alone can take six months or more, and USCIS I-140 adjudication adds additional time. If your employer begins the PERM process while you're still in valid H-1B status, you maintain work authorization throughout. Your employer can also use premium processing for the I-140 to reduce uncertainty during that stage.