Conducts research and development projects involving the study of chemical reactions and material properties to innovate and develop new products or optimize existing products.
Designs experiments and builds prototypes and models used to investigate and support the development of improved chemicals, materials, products, and manufacturing processes. Compiles and analyzes testing data. Presents research results used to estimate costs, establish performance standards, identify solutions, and facilitate processes. Maintains lab and plant safety procedures for chemical storage, handling, transport, and disposal. Complies with all safety and environmental regulations.
| Job Title | Job Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entry Engineer | The Entry Engineer performs simple and routine engineering design tasks with standard techniques. Assists in design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Being an Entry Engineer requires a bachelor's degree of engineering. Assists more senior engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods and reports. In addition, Entry Engineer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Entry Engineer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as an Entry Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. |
| 2 | Engineer - Expert/Consultant | The Engineer - Expert/Consultant resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research. Provides expert consultation in one or more areas for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems. Being an Engineer - Expert/Consultant has extensive engineering knowledge and is considered an expert in one or more engineering specialties. Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures. In addition, Engineer - Expert/Consultant requires a bachelor's degree of engineering. Typically reports to a manager or executive. Being an Engineer - Expert/Consultant works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Working as an Engineer - Expert/Consultant typically requires 10+ years of related experience. |
| 3 | Lawyer VI | The Lawyer VI researches and interprets existing laws and regulations and anticipated changes to laws to guide informed decisions and reduce risk. Provides legal advice and counsel to an organization in support of business activities and transactions. Being a Lawyer VI as needed, represents the organization in litigation, negotiations, and other matters where legal counsel is required. Prepares and reviews various agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. In addition, Lawyer VI may coordinate with outside counsel to address issues requiring specialized legal input. Requires a JD. Requires admittance to a State Bar. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Working as a Lawyer VI typically requires 12+ years of related experience. Achievement and depth of knowledge of specialization or field is the main differentiator. Advisory role on complex and challenging projects and initiatives. Recognized for deep technical and industry knowledge and innovative thinking. Provides thought leadership and guidance to a functional area and the organization. |
| 4 | Intermediate Engineer | The Intermediate Engineer performs simple and routine engineering design tasks with standard techniques. Assists in design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Being an Intermediate Engineer requires a bachelor's degree of engineering. Assists more senior engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods and reports. In addition, Intermediate Engineer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Intermediate Engineer gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as an Intermediate Engineer typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. |
| 5 | Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead | The Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research. Provides expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems. Being an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead has extensive engineering knowledge and is considered an expert in one or more engineering specialties. Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures. In addition, Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead requires a bachelor's degree of engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. Working as an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead typically requires 7+ years of related experience. |
| Skills | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|
| Industry Knowledge | Level 3 |
| Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) | Level 5 |
| Analytical Thinking | Level 4 |