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SLB

Chemical Engineer

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

The Chemical Engineer is responsible for assisting in providing innovative and cost effective ... Assign, direct and review work of technicians and provide guidance to engineers. With seniority ...

TekSky

Account Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

... R&D. * Conduct regular business reviews to ensure customer satisfaction and identify growth ... Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or related field. * Technical ...

SpaceX

Chemical Engineer, PCB (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

Examples could include metal plating lines, copper etching lines, direct or electroless ... Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline * 1+ years of experience in chemical engineering ...

Neara

Senior Quality Reliability Engineer

Addison, TX · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Partner with R&D-Microfabrication and Process Engineering on design transfer and production release ... Direct experience in medical device manufacturing (Class II or Class III) under FDA QSR/QMSR or ISO ...

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SpaceX

Chemical Engineer, PCB (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

Examples could include metal plating lines, copper etching lines, direct or electroless ... Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline * 1+ years of experience in chemical engineering ...

Schlumberger Limited

Chemical Engineer

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Digital Technology & Research, Engineering & Design, Manufacturing The Chemical Engineer is ... Assign, direct and review work of technicians and provide guidance to engineers. With seniority ...

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Chemical Engineer

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

$90 - $140/hr

The Chemical Engineer is responsible for assisting in providing innovative and cost effective ... Assign, direct and review work of technicians and provide guidance to engineers. With seniority ...

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What does a director chemical engineering R&D do?

A Director of Chemical Engineering Research and Development (R&D) leads teams in developing new products, processes, or technologies related to chemical engineering. They oversee research projects, manage budgets, and ensure that work aligns with company goals and regulatory requirements. This role often involves collaborating with other departments, setting strategic direction for innovation, and mentoring junior engineers. Directors also evaluate the feasibility and commercial potential of new ideas, helping to bring innovations from the lab to market.

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

To thrive as a Director of Chemical Engineering R&D, you need an advanced degree in chemical engineering or a related field, extensive research experience, and a strong track record of leading innovative projects. Familiarity with laboratory management software, advanced data analysis tools, and regulatory compliance systems is typically required. Strategic thinking, leadership, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for guiding teams and aligning research with business goals. These abilities ensure the successful development and commercialization of new technologies while maintaining safety and efficiency.

How does a director chemical engineering R&D typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation?

As a Director of Chemical Engineering R&D, you will frequently lead multidisciplinary teams that include chemists, engineers, project managers, and product development specialists. Effective collaboration involves setting clear research goals, facilitating regular communication, and integrating feedback from both technical and commercial stakeholders. Directors often serve as the bridge between R&D and other departments, ensuring that innovative solutions align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. This collaborative environment fosters creative problem-solving and helps bring new products or processes to market efficiently.

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Chemical Engineer

SLB

Sugar Land, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The Chemical Engineer is responsible for assisting in providing innovative and cost effective solutions requiring the development or sustaining of new or improved techniques, procedures or products. The Chemical Engineer plans, conducts and evaluates approaches to meeting the project objectives in a timely fashion.
  • Assist in identifying and organizing requirements and producing specifications.
  • Analyze, design, develop and maintain products and assist in their commercialization. Apply relevant usability procedures and principles.
  • Produce analyses and mathematical models, and draw design conclusions based on those.
  • Build prototypes, products and systems suitable for testing. Set up and run lab simulations. Design and implement tests, document results and develop customer presentations. Provide timely corrective actions on defects.
  • Conduct or participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, code and other artifacts. Contribute to design standards and support design re-use.
  • Assign, direct and review work of technicians and provide guidance to engineers. With seniority, mentor junior engineers.
  • Create and maintain product documentation. Provide support to field and customers through InTouch. Provide user training as required.
  • Author technical reports, papers, articles, patents and presentations. Share expertise via Eureka and special interest groups. Expand informal network throughout the organization.
  • Keep abreast of novel technical concepts and markets. Adopt new practices readily to develop innovative and low-cost products.
  • Maintain familiarity with company technology, organization and business.
  • Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements as defined in the risk control matrix.

  • PhD with 0 years experience
  • BS or MS with 5+ years of experience
  • The degree should be in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, petroleum engineering, biology, or physics. For experienced candidates, we prefer a background in oilfield chemistry, high pressure / high temperature experiments, chemical synthesis, oil & gas industry or formulations.

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