Job Description

Position: Junior Chemical Engineer

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Cork, On Site 100%

Arcadis DPS Group work at the frontier of facility delivering innovative and ground-breaking solutions for our clients on the most exciting and high-profile projects around the world, designing some of the most complex and specialized facilities under construction today. Our business is growing, and we are recruiting key team members. Look no further if you would you like to work on one of our projects in Ireland and be part of a winning team. People with skills, knowledge, and expertise like yours underpin our success. A career at Arcadis DPS (ADPS) is truly rewarding, with excellent benefits and opportunities to develop your technical and professional development. We respect and support each other to create one ADPS team. We are dynamic, we create space for ideas, independent views and challenging the status quo. We have a diverse workforce and embrace different views and perspectives.

Look no further if you would you like to be part of a vibrant dynamic team that delivers world class engineering, design, and project management for industry leading clients around the world. If you have what it takes to work with us, apply today.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Junior Chemical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the design, development, and implementation of chemical processes, as well as conducting research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes. The candidate will be expected to work in a team environment and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting operations in our materials surface-science lab by running experiments and managing lab supplies and consumables.

Additionally, the role will involve supporting and maintaining chemical processes on automated acid and solvent tools in our cleanroom.  We are looking for a hands-on engineer with a passion for exploring new materials, processes, and applications.

Qualified candidates will be able to work effectively and safely in a laboratory environment to execute experiments.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of chemical processes
• Carry out experiments (coupon and wafer level) from a standard procedure and to modify the procedure based on the verbal instructions
• Identify needed lab supplies and order consumables with minimal direction
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance work on acid and solvent tools
• Support equipment engineering for the troubleshooting of acid and solvent tools in the event of unexpected/unscheduled shutdown
• Provide input to assist with development and optimization of equipment preventive maintenance schedules and metrics for general tool health
• Document work in laboratory reports and maintenance logs effectively
• Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve chemical engineering problems
• Prepare technical reports and presentations
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards

Requirements:

• Able to work safely in a chemistry/materials lab, follow chemical safety guidelines, and make informed choices about chemical storage
• Experience using a Schlenk line or vacuum manifold for preparative chemistry
• 1+ years prior experience of day-today work in a laboratory environment, inclusive of academic work (e.g., industrial setting, Masters program, etc)
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Familiarity with optical spectroscopy methods including photoluminescent spectroscopy
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and safety regulations
• Degree in chemistry, materials science, or related field

If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter.

ADPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.  DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.