Development Engineer at Millipore Corporation in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Work Location: Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Shift: No
Department: EL-SC-DI Process Development Semiconductor
Recruiter: Michelle Matthews



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Your Role



As a Scale-Up Engineer, you will collaborate closely with the Laboratory, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial groups. Your primary focus will be on new process development activities, ensuring the successful transition from lab-scale to commercial-scale production. Job responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with chemists to screen synthesis routes and evaluate various unit operations for scale-up.


• Serve as the technical lead for stage-gated projects.


• Lead Design Hazard reviews to ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance.


• Prepare comprehensive project proposals, including detailed scope descriptions, PFDs, P&IDs, cost estimates, concept drawings, and project timelines.


• Work closely with vendors and contractors on design and fabrication during project execution.


• Proactively document results and deliver oral presentations on project status.


• Manage intellectual assets related to projects.


• Track project spending and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Who You Are:




Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or other Engineering discipline.


• 3+ years of experience in a scale-up function.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other Engineering discipline OR Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other Life Science discipline.


• Experience in design and construction of pilot plants.


• Proficiency in operating analytical instruments such as FTIR, GC, ICPMS, Raman, etc.


• Expertise in handling hazardous chemicals, including organometallic materials, toxic, and air-sensitive compounds.


• Track record of leading process improvement initiatives and contributing to new product development.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Characteristics such as being hardworking, innovative, resourceful, and a self-starter.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination. Apply Now