Senior Process Engineer

About Us

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Bomar, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family of brands is based out of Torrington, Connecticut. With a global presence, Bomar has been a leading innovator of advanced-performance materials for UV/EB energy, light, and other free-radical cure applications. Focused on oligomer synthesis and new product development, we're able to satisfy unique performance requirements from our global customer base of formulators which use our oligomers, resins, and additives in a variety of applications such as 3D printing, nail coatings, adhesives, industrial coatings and more.

About You

We're seeking a result-focused, innovative, self-driven, and well-qualified individual to join our talented team as a Senior Process Engineer for our Torrington, CT facility. Here, you will be responsible for optimizing, designing, and scaling up chemical processes within our highly complex specialty chemical manufacturing facility. This role will focus on urethane and acrylate prepolymers and UV base acrylates, demanding a deep understanding of synthetic chemistry, reaction kinetics, and advanced process control. A key aspect of this position will be acting as a vital liaison between our Research & Development (R&D) department and production, ensuring seamless and efficient commercial scale-up of new products and processes.

You will:

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of chemical processes for the manufacture of urethane and acrylate prepolymers and UV base acrylates, with a strong focus on enhancing yield, purity, throughput, and cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex process issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Conduct process simulations (e.g., Aspen Plus, AVEVA) and modeling to evaluate performance, optimize parameters, and predict behavior at various scales.
• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies to ensure stable, efficient, and safe operationsApply in-depth knowledge of reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transfer to optimize reactor performance and product quality.
• Design and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to gather kinetic data and validate process models.
• Serve as the primary technical bridge between R&D and Production for the successful commercialization of new products and processes by leading the scale-up of chemical processes from laboratory and pilot scale to commercial manufacturing.
• Develop comprehensive scale-up plans, including material balances, energy balances, equipment sizing, and process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Collaborate closely with R&D scientists to understand new product chemistries, translate laboratory findings into robust, scalable manufacturing processes and provide technical support during commissioning, start-up, and initial production runs of new processes and equipment.
• Ensure effective transfer of process knowledge and documentation to the production team.
• Lead and participate in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) reviews, HAZOP studies, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Initiate and manage Management of Change (MOC) activities related to process improvements, new equipment, or raw material changes.
• Ensure all processes comply with internal safety standards, environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA), and industry best practices.
• Lead or support capital projects related to process improvements, capacity expansion, and new product introductions.