- Location
- East Windsor New Jersey USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Shiseido seeks a Process Development Engineer I for its R&D team in East Windsor, New Jersey, to plan and execute pilot-scale processes that transition new products from formulation to manufacturing. The role covers scale-up experimentation, pilot production, testing, process validation, and manufacturing issue resolution.
Role & Responsibilities
- Plan and execute pilot-scale manufacturing processes to transition new product development from formulation to manufacturing.
- Identify and solve scale-up issues through process experimentation, observation, and data analysis.
- Under senior team members’ guidance, study, understand, and execute pilot-scale batches of R&D laboratory formulas for transition to manufacturing or production scale, maintaining clear communication between R&D and Manufacturing.
- Carry out all facets of R&D pilot production, including experimental design, execution, physical and analytical testing, and quantitative analysis and interpretation.
- Work with formulating chemists from early project development to identify potential future quality and process concerns.
- Develop the knowledge needed to create a Design of Experiments (DOE) to solve processing challenges.
- Design, prepare, and execute manufacturing trials and process-validation batches for assigned projects.
- Participate actively in understanding and resolving new and existing manufacturing issues.
- Ensure the assigned work area complies with company laboratory safety and general maintenance standards.
- Investigate out-of-specification manufacturing batches and production non-conformances as needed, and implement effective and efficient corrective and preventive actions.
- Perform other duties needed to support the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
Qualifications
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of experience in a science-related industry, preferably personal care.
- Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
- Drive to continuously learn and test new ideas independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Skills
Experience
0–2 years in a science-related industry, preferably personal care.
Education
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in East Windsor, New Jersey, USA, with easy access to New York City.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off; paid volunteer days; paid company holidays; paid parental leave; 401(k) with 6% company match; talent development and learning programs; internal and international mobility; product discounts and annual gratis; employee-led affinity groups; tuition reimbursement; participation in a bonus program with the ability to overachieve.
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