Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
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Perks of working with us!
Competitive health + wellness benefit plan
Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
Recharge with 15 days of paid time off
Competitive Salary and Bonuses
401k Plan
Ability to work remotely
Summary
The Chemical Process Specialist plays a critical role within the Global Process Technology organization, acting as the bridge between R&D, plant operations, and commercial teams to deliver safe, efficient, and scalable manufacturing solutions. This position is responsible for supporting product commercialization, optimizing manufacturing processes, and improving cost, quality, and productivity across the Solenis plant network.
Responsibilities
Lead and support plant-scale trials for new product introductions
Adapt lab-developed formulations to full-scale manufacturing environments
Collaborate with R&D and operations to ensure successful commercialization
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, reduce costs, and increase productivity
Troubleshoot plant performance issues using data analysis and operational insights
Conduct capacity, sourcing, debottlenecking, and expansion analysis across the plant network
Lead product line steering teams across multiple sites
Serve as a central point connecting R&D, engineering, operations, and business teams
Identify and implement standardized best practices across facilities
Support process design and specification for capital projects
Support toll manufacturing evaluations and insourcing initiatives
Conduct make-versus-buy analysis and cost assessments
Contribute to strategies that optimize plant utilization and cost structure
Prepare technical documentation including formulations, specifications, and reports
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or industrial operations
Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and plant operations
Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, operations, engineering, and business teams
Knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards
Ability to travel approximately 20-35% of the time
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com
The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,530.00 and $137,181.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.
Whether you're an engineer or a plant manager, whether you work in pulp and paper or an industrial water market, we can help you improve your results. We can assess your unique needs and challenges and match them with the right people, bringing the right experience, offering the right technology.
That's exactly what we've been doing since our founding. From our history as Betz Laboratories, Drew, Stockhausen, Hercules and Ashland Water Technologies, we've grown into one of just three industrial water treatment companies with a truly global footprint. Today, we have 3,500 employees and 30 manufacturing facilities which span 118 countries and five continents.
Still, our guiding principle has stayed constant through the years: our objective is to help you.