Armstrong World Industries

Global leader in commercial ceiling systems

Chemical Process Engineer

Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related degree.
Must be graduating in December 2026 or May 2027.
Must have unlimited authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Provide process engineering expertise to plant locations.
Participate in or lead cross-disciplinary team efforts involving technical and manufacturing disciplines.
Manage raw materials, process control, product flow, and product quality.
Troubleshoot process issues and support environmental compliance.
Implement new products and optimize processes.
Complete material substitutions for cost reduction in coatings and board formulations.
Troubleshoot production problems.
Establish equipment standard operating procedures.
Run plant tests to develop new products.
Modify formulations and process settings to increase capacity.
Work on wastewater treatment projects.
Complete projects to improve product quality.
Participate in on-site training and periodically travel to headquarters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Desired Qualifications

Previous co-op or internship experience, preferably in the paper or paint industry.
Leadership abilities demonstrated through involvement in student organizations or community service.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.

We have terrific career opportunities for entry level process engineers who are energetic, technically savvy, and highly motivated to work and succeed in our team-oriented environment. If you are close to graduating or have recently entered the workforce, our engineering development program might be the perfect next step for you!

Process Engineers at Armstrong World Industries provide process engineering expertise to our plant locations. As a member of a cross-disciplinary engineering team, you will participate in or lead team efforts involving several technical and manufacturing disciplines. You will be accountable for raw material management, process control, product flow, product quality, process trouble shooting, environmental compliance, implementation of new products and process optimization.

What’s in it for you!

Dedicated Training experience to help you transition into a full-time process engineer.
Support and capability to discover different career pathways within engineering or outside of engineering.
Work on sustainability initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

Material substitutions (cost reduction) in both coatings and board formulations
Troubleshooting production problems
Establishing equipment Standard Operating Procedures
Running plant tests to develop new products
Modification of formulations and process settings to increase capacity
Wastewater treatment projects
Projects to improve product quality

YOUR TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

Your development program will begin at one of our plant locations (Marietta, PA; Macon, GA; or Pensacola, FL), where you will participate in on-site training and periodically travel to our headquarters in Lancaster, PA.
After completing the program, you will assume a full-time, permanent role at your assigned plant location.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or related degree.
Must be graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027.
Unlimited authorization to work in the United States

What Makes You Stand Out

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Leadership abilities demonstrated through involvement in student organizations and / or community service
Previous Co-op or Internship Experience (In the paper or paint industry is a plus!)

About the Company

Armstrong World Industries

Global leader in commercial ceiling systems

Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions designs and manufactures commercial ceiling, wall, and suspension system products. They offer a global portfolio of pre-engineered ceiling and wall systems, backed by more than a century of design and installation experience, to help customers realize their ideas. Their products work by providing ready-to-install modules and grid systems that simplify construction, save time and labor, and result in faster, easier installations. The company sets itself apart with the broadest product portfolio in the industry and a long track record of design and installation know-how, enabling more ways to fit diverse spaces. The goal is to make it easier and quicker to turn concepts into finished interior environments by delivering integrated, install-ready ceiling and wall solutions.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Lancaster, PA
Founded: 1860

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