Reaction Engineer

CAREER LEVEL: Experienced (Non-Manager) REFERENCE CODE: 1255 Reaction Engineer INVISTA is the world's largest integrated producer and marketer of premium fibers, resins and intermediates you see in products such as apparel, carpet, bedding, airbags, seatbelts, luggage, diapers, and soft drink packaging. Our powerful portfolio of recognizable consumer brands includes LYCRA®, STAINMASTER® and COOLMAX® just to name a few. With employees located across six continents, we are committed to our customers' growth through market insights and technology innovations. You can learn more about INVISTA by visiting www.INVISTACareers.com Reaction EngineerInnovation and R&D are core capabilities of Invista. INVISTA has global world class R&D facilities that focus on discovering and evaluating innovations, and taking these through process development to commercialization. The Intermediates business within INVISTA produces chemical intermediates for the manufacture of nylon and Lycra (Terathane), a range of specialty chemicals (DBE. DYTEK, C12, Terates) and nylon polymer. The business has a focused vision to maintain and grow its position to be the worlds most successful chemicals and polymers business. INVISTA Intermediates is continually increasing its product portfolio with new products and product applications R&D, and the efficiency and effectiveness of its manufacturing assets by process development and new process R&D. Learn more about our Intermediates business at INVISTA by visiting www.INVISTA.com INVISTA Intermediates has a product focused R&D organization supported by a number of key fundamental capability functions such as analytical chemistry, advanced process modeling and control etc, which are leveraged globally. Increasingly, INVISTA Intermediates is looking to broaden its search for innovation ideas by developing and building relationships with external world class academic and government institutions and consortium. In support of its long-term vision, INVISTA Intermediates is looking to strengthen its team supporting and developing new products and applications. We are currently seeking an ambitious, talented Reaction Engineer to join this team based in Orange, TX. With the growth vision of INVISTA Intermediates, possibilities for career development either by the established technical progression system or via movement into other functions and/or leadership are excellent. These opportunities will be opened based on demonstrated performance in creating real value for INVISTA.Job Responsibilities: Lead programs related to process improvement, process troubleshooting and new technology development. Job responsibilities include the design of lab/semi works equipment, developing project proposals, the planning and execution of experimental programs, and the supervision of technicians in the laboratory. A strong technical orientation, problem-solving and innovation skills are essential. The role requires interfacing with manufacturing technical personnel, business and technical leadership. Qualifications: *PhD in Chemical Engineering with desirably 3+ years experience in chemical process R&D (relevant industrial and/or post-doctoral experience)*Prior experience in semi works or pilot plant operation is desired, but not essential *Strong background in fundamental chemical engineering principles with specialization in homogeneous/heterogeneous catalysis and/or reaction engineering *Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze and interpret experimental data * Experience in developing reaction kinetics* Experience in using ASPEN or similar modeling programs*Good interpersonal, oral and written communication and organizational skills, and the ability to function effectively in a team environment *Pilot plant operations involve handling of significant quantities of highly toxic and flammable materials. The candidate must therefore have a strong focus on process safety. We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/VCompetitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. MFDVLYCRA, STAINMASTER, ANTRON, COOLMAX, TERATHANE, CORDURA and POLYSHIELD are all registered trademarks of INVISTA.