Plant Engineer I

What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https ://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide plant engineering support for assigned infrastructure, utilities, and GMP process equipment systems. Serve as the system owner and technical SME, ensuring systems remain reliable, compliant, and operational. Drive continuous improvement projects to increase reliability, reduce downtime, and control operational costs. Ensure preventive maintenance, calibration, and corrective work are properly prioritized, documented, and completed. Support capital and operational projects, including budgeting, business cases, and occasionally managing smaller CAPEX projects. Maintain system lifecycle documentation and validation, including URS, risk assessments, and qualification activities. Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and cGxP regulations, including participating in audits, investigations, and SOP development. Investigate deviations and manage change controls and CAPAs using systems such as TrackWise to maintain regulatory compliance. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, Biomedical, or related) with   1–3 years of plant engineering or system maintenance experience  is preferred. Ability to understand, operate, and troubleshoot   plant infrastructure, utilities, and GMP process equipment  such as fill lines, autoclaves, HVAC systems, tanks, pumps, and clean utilities (WFI, clean steam, nitrogen, etc.). Assist with   engineering projects, troubleshooting, system improvements, and lifecycle management  from design through startup and operation. Work closely with   Operations, QA, Validation, Maintenance, EHSS, Project Engineering, Procurement, and external vendors  to support plant systems and projects. Follow   EHS, safety protocols, PPE requirements, and cGMP standards   while supporting audits, deviation investigations, and change control activities. Strong   written, verbal, and organizational skills , with the ability to communicate technical findings, manage tasks within budgets and timelines, and use standard business software. The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEO ) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. Your Application To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our  careers portal . Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html .  Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Kelvin Seals [C] Company is Evonik Corporation