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Corning

$84.71K - $116.48K/yr

Support debugging and ramping manufacturing to expected performance. Collect customer feed-back and ... Minimum BS degree in Chemical Engineering * At least 3 years of experience in a chemical ...

Ineos Pigments

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HotRun Inc.

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HotRun Inc.

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Smiths Group

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Edgewood, MD · On-site

$71.90K - $92.50K/yr

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for manufacturing engineering activities ... Chemical manufacturing experience a plus * Excellent written and verbal communication skills ...

Smiths Group

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Edgewood, MD

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Anomatic

Manufacturing Engineer

New Albany, OH

$70.10K - $90.30K/yr

Engineering Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager JOB SUMMARY Anomatic is a fully ... Resolve issues that are typically multi-disciplinary in nature: process, chemical, mechanical, and ...

Anomatic Corporation

Manufacturing Engineer

New Albany, OH · On-site

$70.10K - $90.30K/yr

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Ducommun

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Gardena, CA

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for chemical manufacturing engineer in the United States is $87,487.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Chemical Manufacturing Engineer, you need a strong background in chemical engineering principles, process design, and safety regulations, usually supported by a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Familiarity with process simulation software (like Aspen Plus or HYSYS), Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certifications, and plant control systems is typical. Problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication are vital soft skills for optimizing processes and collaborating across departments. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective chemical production.

What are some typical challenges Chemical Manufacturing Engineers face when scaling up production processes from the lab to full-scale manufacturing?

Chemical Manufacturing Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring process safety, maintaining product quality, and managing cost efficiency when scaling up production. Differences in equipment size, heat and mass transfer, and reaction kinetics can lead to unexpected results that require careful troubleshooting and adaptation. Close collaboration with R&D, quality assurance, and operations teams is essential to address these challenges and to optimize processes for consistent, large-scale output. Successfully managing these transitions provides valuable experience and can lead to greater responsibilities in process optimization or plant management roles.

What does a Chemical Manufacturing Engineer do?

A Chemical Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, improving, and overseeing processes used to produce chemicals and related products in industrial settings. They ensure that manufacturing operations run efficiently, safely, and in compliance with environmental regulations. Their duties often include developing process improvements, troubleshooting production issues, and collaborating with other engineers and plant staff to optimize output and quality. Ultimately, they play a crucial role in scaling up chemical production from laboratory to industrial scale while minimizing costs and risks.

What is the difference between Chemical Manufacturing Engineer vs Chemical Process Engineer?

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CredentialsBachelor's in Chemical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) often preferredBachelor's in Chemical Engineering; PE certification beneficial
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, production facilitiesDesign labs, process development settings
Industry UsageManufacturing companies, chemical plantsResearch institutions, process design firms

Both roles require a chemical engineering degree and similar certifications. Chemical Manufacturing Engineers focus on overseeing production processes in manufacturing plants, ensuring efficiency and safety. Chemical Process Engineers typically work on designing and optimizing chemical processes, often in R&D or process development. While their environments differ, their skills and credentials overlap significantly, making them closely related roles in the chemical industry.

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Senior Applications Engineer - Chemical Manufacturing

Senior Applications Engineer - Chemical Manufacturing

Corning

$84.71K - $116.48K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 122 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 511 rated manufacturers

Job description

Requisition Number: 73462

The company built on breakthroughs. 
Join us.                   

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible. 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations- not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward. 

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. 

Come break through with us. 

Corning's businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

  • Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
  • Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
  • Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
  • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
  •  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
Role Purpose
This is a Remote Position - East Coast

Corning Advanced-Flow Reactor (AFR) is a global leader in end-to-end flow chemical processing for pharma, fine chemicals, agrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and high-performance materials industries. AFR technology is changing the way chemicals are produced, enabling more efficient and safer processing.

AFR is looking for an application engineer for the North American market. Primary technical contact between the customer and Corning, the Application Engineer ensures a smooth match between the customer needs and the technical offer provided by Corning (products, services and technical support)

Key Responsibilities
  • Understand current and prospective customers application and products, value proposition and needs. Align their needs with Corning technical capabilities.
  • Sales support (technical visit on customer site, product presentation, technical offer, attending trade shows as visitor or exhibitor, writing and contribution to scientific research papers).
  • FAT/SAT, Installation / education & training / commissioning & starting the reactors & dosing lines.
  • Support of the customer on paperwork and procedures: Help designing of IQ/OQ plan & development of FAT/SAT.
  • Support debugging and ramping manufacturing to expected performance. Collect customer feed-back and fix issues.
  • Connection between the customer requirements and the different internal specialists (Engineering department, R&D, sales, sales support, quality) to ensure a seamless coordination
  • Share the information gathered from the customer/on-site to the relevant services, including insights for AFR product and offering roadmap.
  • Contribution to the elaboration of procedure manual for the equipment.
  • Developing and writing Application notes to support customers.
Experiences/Education - Required
  • Minimum BS degree in Chemical Engineering
  • At least 3 years of experience in a chemical engineering role, with a strong practical experimental experience
  • Chemical engineering with a concentration on reaction, fluid flow and heat transfer
  • Experience with safety planning (Safety assessment, plan, etc....)
  • Being able to work autonomously and proactively at customer sites
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making, rigorous and well-organized
  • Strong interpersonal and networking skills in a multicultural environment
  • Hands on technical problem-solving skills
  • Flexibility/adaptability to unexpected situations/ behavior/ working subject
  • Resilient and copes well with stressful situations
  • Strong Leadership and negotiation skills
  • Travel Requirements: Typically >75%
Experiences/Education - Desired
  • Experience in flow-chemistry/continuous process and equipment
  • Experience with transferring a chemical process from lab to manufacturing
  • Solid basis in organic or inorganic chemistry
  • Experience in equipment design
  • Industrial mindset

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $84,711.00 - $116,478.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

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