STEM OPT Chemical Process Engineer Jobs
Chemical Process Engineer roles in petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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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
Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
34 Robinson Road, Clinton NY
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
Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
34 Robinson Road, Clinton NY
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 STEM OPT Authorization as a Chemical Process Engineer
Confirm your CIP code before applying
Chemical engineering degrees typically fall under CIP code 14.0701, but process engineering roles may also be supported by related codes. Cross-check your I-20's field-of-study code against the STEM Designated Degree Program list on USCIS before submitting applications.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
Many chemical manufacturing employers haven't completed E-Verify enrollment even when they're open to OPT hires. Ask your recruiter directly during the first screen, or search E-Verify's employer search tool to confirm enrollment before investing time in interviews.
Request a process-specific training plan early
Your I-983 must list concrete learning objectives tied to chemical process engineering tasks, not generic job duties. Draft it before your offer letter is finalized so your DSO can review it without delaying your extension start date.
Check prevailing wages for your process specialization
Wage requirements shift based on whether your role involves refining, semiconductor fabrication, or pharmaceutical synthesis. Run your SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search to verify the prevailing wage level before evaluating any offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified STEM OPT employers
Target companies with active LCA filing history in chemical process engineering on Migrate Mate. The platform filters for E-Verify-enrolled employers, so you can focus outreach on companies already structured to hire STEM OPT students.
Negotiate your start date around extension processing
STEM OPT extension applications must be filed at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. If your offer arrives late in that window, align your start date to your current EAD expiration and build in time for USCIS processing to avoid a gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a chemical engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, provided your degree is listed on the STEM Designated Degree Program list and your I-20 reflects an eligible CIP code. CIP code 14.0701 (Chemical Engineering) is the most common qualifying code for Chemical Process Engineer roles, but related fields like materials science or environmental engineering may also qualify depending on your specific program. Confirm with your DSO before applying.
What E-Verify requirements apply to my Chemical Process Engineer employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension can begin. Enrollment isn't the same as having used E-Verify in the past. You can confirm current enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool. If your employer isn't enrolled, they'll need to complete the registration process before USCIS will approve your extension.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a process engineering role?
Your I-983 must document specific technical learning goals tied to chemical process engineering work, such as process simulation, unit operations design, safety compliance, or scale-up methodology. Generic descriptions like 'assist with engineering projects' are insufficient. Your employer's supervisor signs the form and must identify how each goal connects to your STEM degree field. Your DSO submits the updated SEVIS record once it's complete.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm a Chemical Process Engineer on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working in your Chemical Process Engineer role during this period without interruption. Your I-20 must reflect the cap-gap extension, so notify your DSO as soon as your employer confirms the H-1B filing.
Where can I find Chemical Process Engineer jobs where employers are already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Chemical Process Engineer roles filtered for E-Verify-enrolled employers with documented LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with STEM OPT requirements. Targeting employers who have filed LCAs in your SOC code reduces the time spent educating hiring managers about work authorization and speeds up the offer-to-extension timeline.