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Sherwin-Williams

R&D- Chemist II

Brecksville, OH · On-site

D. degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred). Experience applying Design for Six ...

Sherwin-Williams

R&D- Sr. Chemist

Brecksville, OH · On-site

$82K - $104K/yr

... Engineering or Math field. • Must be at least 18 years of age. • 5 years of coatings formulation experience. • Waterborne coatings formulation experience. • Must be able, with or without ...

Sherwin-Williams

R&D- Sr. Chemist

Brecksville, OH · On-site

... Engineering or Math field. Must be at least 18 years of age. 5 years of coatings formulation experience. Waterborne coatings formulation experience. Must be able, with or without reasonable ...

Sherwin-Williams

R&D- Chemist II

Brecksville, OH · On-site

... Engineering or Math field. Must be at least 18 years of age. 3 Years of paint and coatings experience Computer knowledge and data analysis Excellent math knowledge Experience conducting or being ...

Sherwin-Williams

R&D- Sr. Chemist

Brecksville, OH · On-site

... Engineering or Math field. Must be at least 18 years of age. 5+ years of experience in coating ... D. Experience in industrial or OEM coating formulation. DFSS, Lean Six Sigma, Kepner-Tregoe, or ...

SEA

Chemical Engineer (Forensic Engineer)

Columbus, OH · On-site

D. in Chemical or Environmental Engineering with related Bachelor's Degree * Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) a plus, not required * Minimum of five years ...

Wirtgen Group

Dann werden Sie Teil unseres R&D-Teams und leisten einen entscheidenden Beitrag dazu, dass unsere ... Engineer (m/w/d) - R&D. Ihre neue Stelle: * Sie gestalten die Produktsicherheit unserer Maschinen ...

JM Eagle

Process Engineer

Ashtabula, OH · On-site

Hold a monthly meeting with R & D Manager, Supervisory and Technical molding personnel to review ... A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering ...

JM Eagle

Process Engineer

Ashtabula, OH · On-site

Hold a monthly meeting with R & D Manager, Supervisory and Technical molding personnel to review ... A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering ...

PLASTPRO 2000 INC

Process Engineer

Ashtabula, OH · On-site

Hold a monthly meeting with R & D Manager, Supervisory and Technical molding personnel to review ... A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering ...

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How much do chemical engineering r&d jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for chemical engineering r&d in Ohio is $92,894.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,700.00 and $135,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a chemical engineering R&D?

A Chemical Engineering R&D (Research and Development) job involves designing, testing, and improving chemical processes, materials, and products. Engineers in this role work on developing new technologies, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring sustainability and efficiency. They collaborate with scientists, engineers, and manufacturers to translate research into practical applications. This role often includes lab experiments, data analysis, and scaling up processes for industrial use.

What does a chemical engineering R&D do?

As a Chemical Engineering R&D professional, you’ll typically work on projects such as developing new chemical processes, optimizing existing manufacturing techniques, and evaluating novel materials or catalysts. Daily tasks may include conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing data, scaling up processes from bench to pilot plant, and documenting your findings in technical reports. Collaboration is common with cross-functional teams, including chemists, process engineers, and production staff, to move innovations from concept to implementation. This role often involves balancing independent research with team-based problem-solving, making it both intellectually rewarding and highly collaborative.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in chemical engineering R&D?

To thrive as a Chemical Engineering R&D professional, you need a solid background in chemical engineering principles, experimental design, data analysis, and a relevant degree such as a BS, MS, or PhD in chemical engineering or a related field. Experience with laboratory instrumentation, process simulation software (like Aspen Plus or ChemCAD), and safety certification (such as OSHA training) is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, creativity, and effective teamwork and communication skills set candidates apart in this innovative environment. These competencies are essential for advancing new processes and products while ensuring safety and efficiency in R&D initiatives.

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Infographic showing various Chemical Engineering R&D job openings in Ohio as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,894 per year, or $44.7 per hour.

Chemical / Production Engineer

Columbus, OH • On-site

Capital Resin Corp
Chemical Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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$70K - $100K/yr

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Job description

 
Capital Resin Corporation (CRC) is passionate about innovation and pushing the boundaries of customer service. Our focus is helping companies create new and innovative organic chemistries, or improving upon current chemistries, to deliver greater consistency and process stability. 

In short, we manufacture and sell engineered chemistries as well as “design and build chemical processes” for a variety of Fortune 500 companies. We deliver transformational results.

Who we are.

Capital Resin Corporation is a 24/7 production environment dedicated to quality and customer responsiveness. We’ve had significant growth in the past few years and are continuing to build upon that growth. As such, we are always interested in communicating with those individuals who are adaptive, creative, responsive, logical, able to make quick decisions and the best at being a team player.  Positions that we seek may include chemical operators, supervisors, chemists, engineers, and salespersons.

We have an immediate opening for a Chemical / “Production Engineer.”  This position will be based out of our Columbus, Ohio plant.  Responsibilities will include supporting our Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan facilities.  

Summary:

Capital Resin Corporation is seeking a Production Engineer in our Engineering Department.  Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, this position will be responsible for supporting the overall engineering, design, and safe operations & efficiencies of the production systems.


Responsibilities will include:

  • Providing production support and technical expertise to the assigned process system including investigating production related issues such as troubleshooting product quality, extended periods of unplanned downtime, and equipment deficiencies.
  • Identifying cost reduction and reliability opportunities.
  • Providing support to quality and R&D teams on related issues such as evaluating process historian data, new product implementation, and participating in audits. 
  • Developing, improving, and maintaining required PSM (Process Safety Management) documentation of assigned process systems 
  • Analyzing long term process equipment reliability based on plant historical data and process metrics.
  • Providing engineering support to contractors and CRC maintenance for equipment repairs, modifications, and new installations.
  • Assisting as an engineering resource for the development of new products and the improvement/optimization of existing products.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field will be considered. 
  • Candidates should have 5 - 10+ years chemical plant experience in an engineering role, internship or co-op experience will also be considered. 
  • PSM (Process Safety Management) experience preferred. 
  • Microsoft Office, AutoCad and/or AutoCad LT experience.

 

If you are a motivated individual with a strong attention to detail and a passion for chemical manufacturing, we encourage you to apply for this position. 

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within our organization.

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