Evonik
Plant Engineer
Lafayette, IN
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementBudgetingSAPRecruitingGMPLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable.
- At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues.
- The Plant Engineer is responsible for defining, organizing, planning, and executing all small capital investment projects to be cost effective, timely, and safely utilizing state-of-the-art engineering concepts.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical engineering expertise and support for manufacturing operations, including equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, reliability improvements, and technical services for assigned production areas.
- Lead small capital and technical change projects from concept through design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and startup, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
- Develop and execute maintenance and asset management strategies for assigned facilities, including maintenance budgeting, cost center management, performance monitoring, and long-term investment planning.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, productivity, regulatory compliance, safety, cGMP requirements, and operational efficiency.
- Create, maintain, and improve engineering standards, specifications, work instructions, technical documentation, and change control processes to maximize equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
- Provide technical leadership, conduct peer reviews, and support cross-functional teams through engineering expertise, risk assessments, and problem-solving activities.
- Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
- The Plant Engineer provides direction and monitoring of maintenance activities and small capital projects within his/her assigned building(s) and areas.
- The Plant Engineer works independently to provide engineering support to a production plant or an area.
- This position provides technical expertise to maintain and continuously improve assigned areas in order to minimize costs and to ensure technical means for safe and high-quality operation.
Requirements
- Solid understanding of project management and plant engineering principles, with experience successfully executing engineering and capital projects.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, with a few years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing and processing equipment is preferred.
Compensation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and other engineering/business software applications, with experience managing annual budgets of approximately $2.5M–$3M.
Benefits
- Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork.
Company info
- Bhawna Kapur [C]
- Evonik Corporation
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