About Us

Saft America, Inc. is a global battery company like no other. Thanks to our historical expertise, combined with our unique industrial approach, we have a leading position to meet the demands of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a difference for all the market sectors they serve. Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,000 employees across the planet.

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity.

Their 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, cleaner, more reliable, and accessible to as many people as possible. The Company is active in more than 130 countries and puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.

All About You

The Chemical Engineer will provide chemical equipment design and engineering support to allow the organization to accomplish its production objectives & goals. The Chemical Engineer will work within a team of skilled technicians and engineers to continuously improve and enable chemical plant manufacturing operations to achieve production objectives. The Chemical Engineer will lead chemical plant operations optimization projects completed on time as well as initiate and manage capital projects from $3k - $250k. This work has to be done in compliance with ISO 9000, AS9100B, EPD, OSHA, Federal, State, and Local standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Will design and implement reliable, efficient, user and maintenance friendly control systems for chemical plant operations to meet the requirements of production operations and all OSHA general industry safety rules
• Will build, develop, and maintain a comprehensive OEE database for all critical chemical plant manufacturing equipment to include coaters, reactors, mixers, Electrolytic cleaning, coining, sintering and passivation
• Will perform system integration – including debugging and troubleshooting as well as parts selection, data analysis, and schematic capture for control and power electronics
• Will assist in direction of maintenance technicians and ensure that they have the appropriate tools, skills, and training
• Will fully document all projects and equipment as required to maintain in proper functioning condition
• Will plan for and manage capital and expense related projects to ensure that all projects remain within allocated budgets
• Will maintain optimal equipment efficiency to stay within process specifications established by Quality and Cell Engineering

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years experience in design, repair, troubleshooting Chemical Process equipment
• Knowledge of TPM, 5S, 6-Sigma, FMEA, RCM

What We Offer

Whether you are just getting started or an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation and paid employee referral award.

Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that Saft may require proof of COVID vaccination in accordance with local statutory requirements (subject to exceptions).

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@saftbatteries.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.