Chemical Engineer (Winston-Salem, NC on-site contractor) For more than 150 years, our client has combined its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics, along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities, to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives.

With five major business sectors:

display technologies, environmental technologies, life sciences, optical communications, and specialty materials, they are also among the Forbes 500 largest companies in the US. This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Our client will require proof of status prior to employment. We are seeking a highly skilled Chemical Engineer to support chemical process safety, equipment readiness, and commissioning activities in Winston-Salem. This role will help ensure safe design and operation of chemical systems by leading

PHA/HAZOP

activities, integrating safeguards, and driving action closure with plant, vendor, and cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support HAZOPs and PHAs to identify hazards, define safeguards, and ensure process safety compliance.
• Apply chemical engineering principles to support safe design, scale-up, optimization, and operation of manufacturing processes.
• Support hands-on work in laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing environments to validate process concepts and resolve technical issues.
• Document technical work, update procedures, control narratives, and P&IDs, and contribute to intellectual property as appropriate.
• Communicate technical updates, risks, and recommendations through reports, presentations, and stakeholder briefings.
• Track and report progress against technical, safety, and project objectives.
• Collaborate with plant teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Use statistical methods and data analysis to improve understanding and control of chemical processes.
• Apply structured problem solving to identify root causes and resolve chemical or manufacturing process upsets. Required Skills & Qualifications
• BS/MS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Applied Science
• 3+ years of Experience
• Strong understanding of chemical processes, chemical systems, and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience using structured problem-solving methods and experimental design.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multifaceted, diverse team environment, including with international staff. Desired Skills & Experience
• Practical experience with HAZOPs and PHAs for safe process design and operation.
• Familiarity with chemical engineering simulation tools such as ChemCAD, ProSim Plus, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, COMSOL, or MATLAB.
• Experience with DOE and statistical tools such as Excel, SigmaZone, JMP, Origin, or Minitab.

We thank all candidates for their application, however only those that qualify will be contacted.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

From $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Design of experiments and simulation tools: 3 years (Preferred) manufacturing environments: 3 years (Required) Chemical engineering: 3 years (Required)

PHA / HAZOP

safety process design: 3 years (Preferred) chemical engineering simulation tools : 3 years (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Winston-Salem, NC 27107: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person