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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

 

Your Role:

As the Head of Process Technology US, you will not just manage a team; you will lead a critical engine for our regional process technology capability growth. Based out of Allentown, PA, you will orchestrate a high-performing team of Process and Process Controls engineers dedicated to delivering the future of semiconductor and chemical manufacturing by supporting both CAPEX and OPEX projects. As a high percentage of the US project portfolio will be located at our Hometown, PA site, periodic travel to Tamaqua, PA is expected along with minimal domestic travel to support other locations throughout the US region.

 

This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role where your strategic vision and technical mastery collide. You will oversee execution of process and process controls engineering for a diverse capital project portfolio—ranging from brownfield plant expansions to high-tech equipment installations. Your leadership will be the bridge between complex engineering management and successful operational handovers.

 

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and technical execution. Your day-to-day will be a mix of people’s leadership and technical decision-making:

• Champion People & Performance: Provide vision and direction for the US Process and Process Controls team. You will be responsible for individual work allocation, resource utilization, and—most importantly, mentoring the next generation of engineering talent.


• Orchestrate CAPEX Excellence: Drive the technical success of our capital project portfolio. You will ensure every project—from equipment installs to full-scale brownfield construction—is executed with a rigorous focus on strategy, design quality, and seamless handover to operations.


• Bridge the Matrix: Serve as the critical link between the US and Global Engineering groups, ensuring our US-based projects have the necessary multi-disciplinary resources to succeed through alignment with global strategies.


• Master the "dual role” Balance: Seamlessly pivot between leading your team (50-75%) and diving into high-level individual technical contributions (25-50%) to solve the region's most complex engineering puzzles.


• Ensure Uncompromising Standards: Oversee all process and controls activities to ensure they do not just meet, but exceed, industry regulations, OSHA PSM requirements, and EMD Electronics global safety and quality benchmarks.


• Drive Continuous Innovation: Do not just follow the playbook—improve it. You will lead to the implementation of engineering best practices and "Smart Manufacturing" tools to keep our US operations at the forefront of industry.


• Manage Strategic Partnerships: Continuously assess and leverage the capabilities of external engineering service providers and suppliers to ensure we are always working with the best in the business.

 

Location: Allentown, PA

Travel: 20%+ travel to Tamaqua, PA based on project needs along with limited additional international/domestic travel

 

Who You Are: A Visionary Leader with a Customer Mindset

You are a strategic architect of technical solutions and a champion for people. You do not just see a process flow; you see the opportunity for optimization, safety, and scale. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced "matrix" environment where your success is measured by the strength of the team you build and the reliability of the plants you help create. You are a curious, resilient communicator who can simplify the complex and inspire confidence in both the boardroom and on the construction site.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of experience; in lieu of degree, directly related work experience may be considered.  


• Deep engineering experience, ideally within the high-stakes worlds of semiconductors or specialty chemicals.


• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams and external engineering partners to deliver complex capital projects.


• Strong technical fluency in both chemical process technology and automation/controls innovation.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Studies: A Professional Engineer (PE) certification or an Advanced Degree (MS/PhD) in Engineering.

• People Management: 3+ years of experience leading and developing engineering teams, with a passion for mentorship and professional growth.


• Brownfield Expertise: Firsthand experience navigating the complexities of retrofitting and expanding existing chemical process plants.


• Safety First Mentality: Deep knowledge of OSHA PSM and a rock-solid comprehension of chemical piping, equipment installation, construction safety practices, and hardwired/software shutdown methodology.


• Industry Savvy: A strong awareness of the specialty materials market and the robust project systems required to manufacture them safely and sustainably.


• Initiative-taking: Self-starting approach with the analytical "grit" to solve unique engineering management puzzles.

 

Pay Range for this position: $121,800 - $182,700.​

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

 

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

 

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!