Senior Process Engineer

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time.

Senior Process Engineer

Position Summary

The purpose of this role is to provide engineering expertise across FMC, to ensure a long-term cost competitive supply chain of crop solutions. This expertise enables engineering improvement of currently operated processes at commercial scale, as well as development of new processes suitable for implementation at commercial scale.

This role requires comprehensive chemical engineering knowledge, as well as work experience in process development, pilot plant and/or commercial operations.  The successful candidate will be able to lead technical and economical assessments of existing operations, identify improvement opportunities, provide technology advancements and finally deliver implementation at plant level in combination with a cross organizational team. Similarly, The Senior Process Engineer will interface with the laboratory team and be responsible for technical feasibility guidance during early-stage laboratory scale synthesis development. The role involves engineering support through all phases of process development, with responsibility from early-stage ideation process through commercial scale launch. 

Location: Shanghai, Pudong

The Role:

• Champion Process Safety in relation to technical project at toller or owned sites – PHA technical challenger and PHA review roles, HAZOP and LOPA work, as well as development of risk mitigating engineering solution.

• Owns the scale-up process of laboratory scale chemical processes by design and installation/modification of pilot plant equipment that enables generation of process data suitable for process design. This includes all aspects of EHS and PSM.

• Leverage process knowledge and data to research and provide recommendations for process improvement and technology advancements.

• Design, direct, and coordinate work with external research partners to supplement internal experimental programs when required.

• Able to work in a kilo-scale facility for process development or generate data for scale-up.

• Provide necessary information for Conceptual Design Package e.g. BFD’s, Mass- & energy balances, equipment list etc. Audit detailed engineering design documents e.g. PFD, P&ID, specified equipment design, etc.

• Transfer technology from TC to the manufacturing sites, write and update Technology Transfer Packages (TTP’s), and ensure compliance with TTP guidelines.

• Oversee the implementation of process improvements at toller or owned sites.

• Provides technical troubleshooting support to tollers or owned sites.

• Experience in project management is an advantage.

• Ability to travel to domestic (up to 30%) and international (up to 10%) sites.

The Candidate:

• Master Degree or Ph.D. or similar degree in Chemical Engineering.

• A minimum of 6 years of industrial experience in agro, pharmaceuticals, fine or specialty chemical industry with manufacturing and/or scale-up is required.

• In-depth knowledge of general engineering principles and practical experience with typical unit operation for chemical processing.

• Excellent hold on basic chemical engineering concepts and can utilize them to support cross functional teams in identification of improvement ideas.

• Basic understanding of organic chemistry.

• Experience and/or strong interest in interdisciplinary project work - Experience with project management is indeed a qualification.

• Fluent in spoken and written English, strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate technical and non-technical information with global internal and external partners require.

• Expertise in process safety management and thermal hazards evaluation ideal.

• Flexible work schedules to accommodate different geographies required.

• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams of scientists in a global organization.

• Capture and maintain appropriate records and communicate effectively.

• Effectively develop and test hypotheses, as well as determine the feasibility of a proposal.

FMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.