Process Development Engineer
Company: emd serono
Location: Tamaqua
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know
you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe
love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s
lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and
Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring
for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. Thats
why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves
imagining the unimaginable with us. Everything we do in EMD
Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the
company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are
dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials,
services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive
and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative
organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win,
obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with
urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more
possible for our customers. This role does not offer sponsorship
for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to
work in the US. Location: The Process Development Engineer is an
onsite position located in Tamaqua, PA with minimal travel required
to meet business needs. Your Role: We are seeking a Process
Development Engineer to join our Scale-up group in Tamaqua, PA. In
this role, you will focus on scaling up processes from Research and
Development (R&D) to enhance and develop operations related to
purification, packaging, synthesis, and returned container
processing for new organosilicon and organometallic products
currently in development. You will also integrate innovative
technologies to advance smart manufacturing practices. As the
engineer, you will design, lead, and manage various scale-up
projects, collaborating closely with early-stage R&D teams to
ensure processes are scalable. Your responsibilities will include
designing experimental optimization protocols, conducting tests,
analyzing data, compiling reports, and creating technology transfer
documentation. The candidate will serve as the technical lead for
stage gated projects. • Lead design hazard reviews and develop
comprehensive project proposals, including detailed scope
descriptions, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Piping and
Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), cost estimates, concept
drawings, and project timelines. • Spearhead initiatives to upgrade
existing processes and support the development of new product
offerings. • Collaborate closely with vendors and contractors
throughout the design and fabrication phases during project
execution. • Regularly document project results and deliver oral
presentations on project status. • Ensure proper intellectual asset
management is maintained throughout the project lifecycle. •
Maintain detailed records, monitor project expenditures, and
identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
or a related technical field, such as electrical or mechanical
engineering or chemistry. • 5 years of experience in the chemical
industry, specifically in process development. OR • Master’s degree
in chemical engineering or a related technical field, such as
electrical or mechanical engineering or chemistry. • 3 years of
experience in the chemical industry, specifically in process
development. Preferred Qualifications: • Proficient in the design
and construction of pilot plants and analytical instruments,
including FTIR, GC, ICPMS, and Raman spectroscopy. • Experienced in
process design, synthesis, and liquid adsorption systems, as well
as ultra-high-purity specialty chemical packaging and handling,
including sublimation techniques. • Knowledgeable in handling
air-sensitive materials and silicon hydride chemicals. •
Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, health, and
environmental leadership. • Possesses enthusiasm, innovation,
skill, and a self-starter attitude. • Proven track record of
maintaining safe work practices and environments. • Strong
observational, perceptive, and creative skills. • Detail-oriented
with a problem-solving mindset and a systematic approach. •
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability
to manage multiple high-priority deliverables simultaneously. Pay
Range for this position: $111,800 - $167,800
Keywords: emd serono, Hackensack , Process Development Engineer, Engineering , Tamaqua, New Jersey
