Process Chemistry Engineer (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2024-01-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Job Summary:

The Materials and Processes Engineering Process Chemistry group is seeking a knowledgeable and highly motivated Process Chemistry Engineer.  The engineer will work in a team environment and be responsible for developing, improving, and troubleshooting chemical processes such as priming, painting, electroplating, cleaning, etching, stripping, anodizing, and corrosion resistant coatings on various aerospace alloys.

A fundamental understanding of alloy surface engineering is required. The work scope includes working in a laboratory, and as required the supply base, touching all aspects of the product life-cycle from technology and product development to manufacturing and repair / aftermarket support.  Understanding and controlling these processes and developing new ones are critical to the success of P&W’s engine products.  Candidate should be familiar with working protocols in a chemical laboratory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding and related experience with electrochemical corrosion protection coatings, such as: electroplating, anodizing, electroless plating, CVD, PVD, paints, and other corrosion resistant coatings. Ability to develop new novel coatings.

• Prior experience with chemical processing of aerospace alloys and developing / qualifying new chemical processes.

• Ability to work on long-term and short-term projects simultaneously, proven multi-tasking ability.

• Experience in lab testing, characterization, and data analysis of chemical coating processes.

• Ability to write detailed lab reports.

• Practical laboratory experience in the following: characterization/metallography (sectioning, mounting, polishing, microscopy), wet chemistry, and optical microscopy.

• Ability to analyze possible solutions and make recommendations for process improvement and extract information from existing databases or literature to perform reviews.

• Interact with Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA customers & technical community to seek, secure and execute contracts as related to chemical processing and new novel coatings (external funding)

• Travel: 10%

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in chemical engineering, electro-chemical engineering, or chemistry with 5+ years of relevant experience OR

• Advanced degree in chemical engineering, electro-chemical engineering, or chemistry with 3+ years of relevant experience

• U.S. Person or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in an engineering environment with knowledge of P&W specifications and SPOPs (Service Process Operation Procedures) orSAE AMS (Society of Automotive Engineers Aerospace Material Specifications) surface treatment specifications is desired.

• Strong problem solving, analytical, observational, and organizational skills. 

• Strong verbal and written communicator with good customer skills including good technical writing skills in the form of reports and documents.

• Function effectively in a lab environment with people of a broad variety of skills and backgrounds with hands on experience. 

• Must be able to balance several assignments at once and be proactive and inclusive in problem solving.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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