Senior Process Engineer

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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai, CHN
In-Office
Senior level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead process design and early-stage engineering for capital projects, performing detailed calculations, writing technical reports, collecting and reviewing operating data, developing PFDs/P&IDs, and creating equipment/instrument datasheets while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 23,000 professionals in 160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

Job Description

The role of Senior Process Engineer is to provide engineering solutions in support of business objectives, using both internal and external resources as required, especially as bridge between company process technology and local design institute. The engineer will perform early-stage engineering including feasibility studies and option evaluation, and work with the rest of the Process Design group to develop those efforts into capital projects. The successful candidate will work effectively in multidisciplinary teams at multiple sites, leading the process design effort to accomplish business, environmental, and safety goals with little to no direct oversight.

Key Accountabilities

  • Perform detailed engineering calculations (heat and material balances, hydraulics, heat transfer, etc.), or capable to review design institute's engineering calculations. (25%)
  • Write technical reports to document basis of design and/or justify recommendations (25%)
  • Data collection and review (equipment files, operating data, maintenance records, technical reports, industry standards, etc.) in support of deliverables (25%)
  • Develop project P&ID's and Process Flow Diagrams (10%)
  • Develop work processes and engineering standards (10%)
  • Provide process data sheets for equipment and instrumentation (5%)

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Chemical Engineering or related field.

Experience:

  • 15+ years Process Design Engineering or related field
  • Process design package development experience is preferred
  • Working experience in process of polymerization and/or process of disinfectant, cleaning agent, etc is preferred

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of GB SH, ANSI, OSHA, ASME, API and other code and regulatory requirements.
  • Good analytical abilities and adept at problem solving. Presentation of calculations and results in an organized manner and orderly record keeping are necessary skills.
  • Expansive knowledge of the chemical industry and process engineering work processes

Licensure & Certifications

  • Registered Process Engineer certification is preferred
  • HAZOP/PHA professional training completion certificate (such as TUV, or China Chemical Safety Association) is preferred

Travel Requirement

  • 50% travel requirement during project execution period.

General Work Environment

  • Role is for Projects execution in APAC, mainly in China.

Skills: Behavioral & Technical

  • Demonstrate a continuing awareness and implementation of safety practices in the workplace. Ability to incorporate safety standards/principles in process designs (“Safety in Design”)
  • Determination to understand root cause of problems, and tenacity to push through to a practical solution.
  • High level of technical and practical competency, and ability to use those skills to quickly identify opportunities for improving chemical processing systems
  • Ability to communicate effectively with management and peers to coordinate activities with various departments and disciplines.
  • Adept using MS Suite, particularly MS Excel. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • 15+ years process design engineering or related experience
  • Experience performing detailed engineering calculations (material/heat balances, hydraulics, heat transfer)
  • Knowledge of GB SH, ANSI, OSHA, ASME, API and other relevant codes and regulatory requirements
  • Ability to develop P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams
  • Adept using MS Suite, particularly MS Excel
  • Availability to travel up to 50% during project execution (APAC, mainly China)
  • Process design package development experience
  • Working experience in polymerization and/or disinfectant/cleaning agent processes
  • Registered Process Engineer certification
  • HAZOP/PHA professional training completion certificate (e.g., TUV or China Chemical Safety Association)

Solenis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage includes medical, dental and vision options, and a 90/10 plan is available in at least one location. Wellness tools and plan variety indicate competitive medical support.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match and tenure-linked contributions, alongside company-funded pension elements in some regions. These components suggest meaningful long-term savings support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing initiatives span physical, emotional, social and financial health via a global EAP and a wellness platform with activity-based rewards. Site-specific amenities such as gyms, recreation and creche services further reinforce lifestyle support.

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The Company
HQ: Wilmington, DE
5,522 Employees
Year Founded: 1907

What We Do

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree, recognized four years in a row. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media

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