Pilot Plant Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team as an Manufacturing Engineering Technician. In this pivotal role, you will support innovative chemical process operations within a pilot plant environment, helping to advance new products and processes from development to commercialization. Your expertise will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing practices, directly contributing to the company's technological breakthroughs and production excellence.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and safety-conscious Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support pilot plant operations in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Working closely with scientists, engineers, and production teams, you will operate and maintain complex process equipment, assist with scale-up trials, and implement best practices to achieve quality and productivity targets. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about process engineering, mechanical maintenance, and continuous improvement in a thriving manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of chemical process operations and equipment, including reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and instrumentation
• Experience with lab-scale to pilot-scale process scale-up and experimentation support
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills for process equipment maintenance
• Effective communication skills for reporting observations and collaborating with team members
• Adherence to safety protocols and strong commitment to workplace safety standards
• Capable of maintaining detailed experimental and operational records accurately

• Prior experience working in a pilot plant or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of process safety management and hazard analysis procedures
• Familiarity with SOP development and process documentation
• Ability to operate manual and automated processing equipment efficiently
• Basic proficiency with fabrication, minor repairs, and parts procurement

• Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering technology or related field
• 2+ years of experience supporting process operations in a manufacturing or pilot plant setting

• Flexibility to work overtime and alternate shifts as needed
• Willingness to assist with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Ability to work in a team environment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Must adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality standards to maintain a safe working environment

If you’re ready to bring your technical skills and safety expertise to a forward-thinking organization, we encourage you to apply now. Join us in shaping innovative solutions and making a meaningful impact in the manufacturing industry!

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws.

A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.