Principal Chemical Process Engineer - Wisconsin - Relo offered

Full-time, Direct Hire opportunity with a specialty chemical manufacturer focused on high-purity, air-sensitive organometallic and inorganic precursors. These materials are used in critical applications including semiconductor ALD/CVD thin films, functional coatings, and advanced catalysis.

Location: WI - Relocation assistance is available.

Position being posted Nationwide for reach.

Schedule: Standard - Monday - Friday, Days; up to 15% travel.

Pay Rate: Up to $150K depending on experience.

Principal duties and responsibilities will be:

• Lead tech transfer from R&D to manufacturing for new organometallic and inorganic precursors
• Design, scale, and optimize production processes for purity, yield, and consistency
• Oversee equipment selection, P&ID, and reactor design for batch/semi-continuous systems
• Collaborate with QA/QC on analytical validation of trace-level specs (moisture, halides, metals)
• Identify and mitigate failure modes in air/moisture-sensitive or thermally unstable compounds
• Drive root cause analysis and CAPA for deviations, contamination, and yield loss
• Support SPC/SQC implementation and process control for HVM readiness
• Ensure EHS compliance in hazardous chemistries (e.g., Grignards, metal hydrides)
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma tools

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (B.S./M.S./Ph.D.)
• 9+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience with specialty or high-purity chemicals
• Proven track record in scaling up air-sensitive, organometallic, or inorganic compounds
• Proficient with analytical methods (ICP-MS, NMR, KF, TGA, GC-MS) and data-driven problem solving
• Knowledge of process safety (PSM, HAZOP, FMEA) and chemical compatibility
• Familiarity with ALD/CVD precursors, functional materials, and electronics-grade standards
• Experienced with chemical reactors (glass-lined, stainless, glovebox, Schlenk setups)
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 17025, or GMP environments

WGNSTAR does not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Thank you.

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