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Marcy, NY

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New York, NY · Remote

$65 - $90/hr

Contract Compensation: $65-$90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Review and evaluate written content and AI-generated responses in chemical engineering for ...

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Senior Chemical Engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site

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Berkeley, CA · On-site

$111K - $139K/yr

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A Contract Chemical Engineer is a chemical engineer who works on a temporary or project-based basis instead of being a full-time employee. They are typically hired to provide expertise in process design, optimization, troubleshooting, or compliance for industries like pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, or manufacturing. Contracts may range from a few months to several years, depending on the project's scope. This role offers flexibility and allows engineers to work on diverse projects with different companies.

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As a Contract Chemical Engineer, you may be brought in to support projects such as process improvement, plant commissioning, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, or developing new chemical products. Your responsibilities can range from conducting technical analyses and running simulations to collaborating closely with production staff and safety teams. You’ll likely work on short- to medium-term assignments, each with unique goals and challenges, which makes adaptability a key aspect of the job. These roles often offer exposure to diverse industries and processes, providing valuable experience and professional growth opportunities.

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To succeed as a Contract Chemical Engineer, you typically need a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, strong analytical abilities, and hands-on experience with process design and optimization. Familiarity with industry-standard simulation software, such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS, and safety certifications like OSHA are often required. Excellent problem-solving skills, adaptability, and effective communication help you integrate smoothly into diverse project teams and rapidly changing work environments. These qualities enable Contract Chemical Engineers to deliver effective solutions on short timelines, ensuring project success for their clients.

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Infographic showing various Contract Chemical Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,487 per year, or $42.1 per hour.

Chemical Engineer II

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

Mesquite, TX

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

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Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Company OverviewGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Job SummaryPerforms engineering work related to the operation of chemical plant equipment and processes | Maintains and operates chemical production equipment such as condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, columns and stills | Coordinates maintenance and operation of chemical production equipment such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation and polymerization | May specialize in the processes pertaining to specific chemical products such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, or paper and pulpImpact of the RoleGeneral Profile
  • Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
  • Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
  • Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
  • Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
  • Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
  • Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
Essential Functions
  • Designs process flows and equipment layout for new or revised chemical process operations including: Designing equipment and processes that change the chemical properties of materials and ingredients (e.g., heating/cooling, oxidation, fermentation, hydrogenation, polymerization, etc.).
  • Planning sequence of operations and specifying procedures for preparing materials and operating equipment.
  • Determining process design by balancing process cost, yield, worker safety/comfort, and material waste considerations.
  • Conducting tests throughout all stages of processing to determine control over applicable variables (e.g., temperature, pressure, density, viscosity, etc.) and troubleshoot/solve process problems.
      • Additional Responsibilities

      Leads the implementation, optimization, and long-term ownership of our industrial surface finishing operations, including zinc phosphate pretreatment, paint application systems, and chemical process controls.

      Instrumental in commissioning a new automated coating system, developing process standards, supporting Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and ensuring the manufacturing process meets safety, quality, production, and environmental requirements from day one

      Required Qualifications
      • Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience
      • Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
      • Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
      Preferred Qualifications
      • Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
      • Knowledge, skills & abilities: Chemical engineering. Manufacturing process engineering. Product development. Prototyping. Research and development. Industry standards. Scientific testing. Oral and written communication. Critical thinking. Analytical thinking.
      • The ideal candidate has experience with industrial pretreatment and coating systems and is comfortable working on the manufacturing floor during equipment installation, startup, validation, and production ramp-up. 
      Physical Requirements
      • Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
      • Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
      • May need to stand for long periods of time.
      • Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
      • This position is Safety-Sensitive.
      Travel RequirementsUp to 25% travel likely. _____________________________The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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