Process Chemistry Engineer

Process Chemistry Engineer East Hartford, CT Contract$50-$70/hr The Materials and Processes Engineering Process Chemistry group is seeking a knowledgeable and highly motivated Process Chemistry Engineer.  The engineer will work in a team environment and be responsible for developing, improving, and troubleshooting chemical processes such as priming, painting, electroplating, cleaning, etching, stripping, anodizing, and corrosion resistant coatings on various aerospace alloys.  A fundamental understanding of alloy surface engineering is required.  The work scope includes working in a laboratory, and as required the supply base, touching all aspects of the product life-cycle from technology and product development to manufacturing and repair / aftermarket support.  Understanding and controlling these processes and developing new ones are critical to the success of P&W’s engine products.  Candidate should be familiar with working protocols in a chemical laboratory. The engineer will work in a team environment and be responsible for developing, improving, and troubleshooting chemical processes such as priming, painting, electroplating, cleaning, etching, stripping, anodizing, and corrosion resistant coatings on various aerospace alloys.  A fundamental understanding of alloy surface engineering is required.  The work scope includes working in a laboratory and will all aspects of the product life-cycle.Required Skills: Process Chemistry Engineer

• Ability to work in a laboratory setting, making chemical solutions, preforming experiments, processing parts.*
• Ability to create test plans, document work, and communicating to engineering customers.

Key Responsibilities: Process Chemistry Engineer

• Must have strong problem solving, analytical, observational, and organizational skills.*
• Must be a strong verbal and written communicator with good customer skills including good technical writing skills in the form of reports and documents. *
• Must function effectively in a lab environment with people of a broad variety of skills and backgrounds with hands on experience.*
• Must be able to balance several assignments at once and be proactive and inclusive in problem solving.

Additional Education Requirements: Process Chemistry Engineer

• A bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.  A minimum of 4 years of experience, preferably in a laboratory. 

Basic Qualifications: Process Chemistry Engineer

• A bachelor’s degree and minimum 5+ years, prior relevant experience.*
• US Citizenship due to government contracts.

Preferred Qualifications: Process Chemistry Engineer

• 3+ years’ experience in an engineering environment with knowledge of Client specifications and SPOPs (Service Process Operation Procedures) or SAE AMS surface treatment specifications is desired.