Process Engineer

About the Company

We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations. Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable. allnex is a global company with a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees serving customers in over 100 countries.

About the Role

Join allnex as Process Engineer in Rayong, Thailand. This key technical contributor drives safe, reliable, and high-performance manufacturing operations, optimizing batch processes, enhancing process control performance, and delivering measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost. The role provides hands-on production support, strengthens DCS-based automation and control systems, and collaborates cross-functionally on process stability, safety, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time engineering support to Production for process troubleshooting, deviation investigation, and corrective actions.
• Monitor and analyze process performance data to improve yield, product quality, throughput, and process stability.
• Identify and implement process optimization opportunities to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability of batch manufacturing operations.
• Maintain, optimize, and support DCS/PLC-based process control systems including batch recipes, control logic, automation strategies, and alarm management.
• Support control system modifications and collaborate with Production and Automation teams to improve process control performance.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and data-driven methodologies; participate in digitalization initiatives related to process data analysis and performance monitoring.
• Support or lead process-related CAPEX and improvement projects from concept through commissioning; prepare technical documentation including process scopes, PFDs, P&IDs, and operating philosophies; coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Participate in Process Safety Management activities including HAZOP, PHA, MOC, and risk assessments; ensure process changes comply with internal engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and safety policies.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators and junior engineers and support knowledge transfer and standardization of process documentation.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Process Engineer or similar role within chemical, petrochemical, or batch manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (Master’s Degree is an advantage).
• Strong experience in production process support and process improvement.
• Hands-on exposure to DCS/PLC systems, batch automation, and process control principles.
• Proven ability to analyze process data and apply structured problem-solving techniques.
• Solid understanding of process safety management practices (e.g., HAZOP, MOC, PHA).
• Experience supporting or executing engineering projects in an operating plant environment and preparing process documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, operating philosophies).
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or equivalent) is preferred; knowledge of ISO management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001) is an advantage; energy management or automation-related certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) with good communication and influencing skills and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• International working experience within a global company, opportunities to grow and develop your career, and a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information

allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues can succeed.