Senior PAT Engineer

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Jinshan, Shanghai, CHN
In-Office
Senior level
Healthtech • Biotech • Manufacturing
The Role
Serves as the primary technical contact for process analytical technology in production. Leads troubleshooting, root cause analysis, defect elimination, turnaround planning, legal inspection compliance, and cost control for analyzer systems. Provides technical mentorship to engineers and technicians while coordinating cross-functional teams and moderately complex projects in a chemical or petrochemical plant environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

What We Offer

  • A senior role with real ownership and cross-functional impact at one of Asia Pacific's most advanced chemical sites
  • A collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven work culture
  • Competitive compensation package including performance-linked bonus
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities
  • Domestic and international travel opportunities for technical conferences and supplier visits

What You Will Do

  • Serve as the primary technical contact for production on all PAT-related matters
  • Lead on-site troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and defect elimination for analyzer failures
  • Support and coordinate Turnaround (TA) planning and execution
  • Ensure legal inspection compliance and drive FAM cost control
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and technicians

What You Offer

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related field
  • 8+ years of hands-on PAT/instrumentation maintenance experience in the chemical or petrochemical industry
  • Deep technical expertise in process analyzers (chromatographs, spectrometers, online analyzers), automation systems, and relevant GB/IEC standards
  • Proven leadership and coordination skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and moderately complex projects
  • Familiarity with digital tools such as SAP PM, OSIsoft PI, or equivalent systems in process plant environment
  • Strong English and Mandarin communication skills
  • High safety awareness and a continuous improvement mindset

YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!

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The resume you submit and the personal information you provide voluntarily will only be used for the recruitment service of Covestro. If we use your information beyond the above purposes, we will seek your consent in advance.

The Covestro position you are applying for may use AI tools for preliminary screening of your submitted resume. We commit that this screening process is free from any bias or discrimination, ensuring fair and just treatment for every applicant. If you accept this approach, please continue with the application process. If you have any objections to the screening results, please send an email to [email protected].

Your data may be kept in a secure environment within or outside the territory of P.R. China. If the personal information is necessary to be transferred outside the territory of P.R. China, we will ensure that it is transferred in accordance with the laws and regulations. Generally, we only store your personal information for the time period that is necessary to fulfill the purpose of collection and processing, unless otherwise provided by laws, regulations or administrative orders. We will implement a variety of measures to ensure a reasonable level of information security. Unfortunately, if a personal information security incident occurs, we will activate contingency plans to prevent the security incident from spreading.

We impose strict restrictions on sharing information with any third party in accordance with laws and regulations. Unless otherwise provided by laws and regulations, the information we collect will not be provided to or shared with any third party that is unrelated to our recruitment services.

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www.covestro.com

Covestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related field
  • 8 or more years of hands-on process analytical technology or instrumentation maintenance experience in the chemical or petrochemical industry
  • Deep technical expertise in process analyzers, including chromatographs, spectrometers, and online analyzers
  • Experience with automation systems and applicable GB and IEC standards
  • Leadership and coordination skills, including management of cross-functional teams and moderately complex projects
  • Familiarity with SAP PM, OSIsoft PI, or equivalent process plant digital tools
  • Strong English and Mandarin communication skills
  • High safety awareness and a continuous improvement mindset

Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
  • Retirement Support U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.

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The Company
HQ: Leverkusen
10,247 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements

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