Chemical Process Engineer (PEDP) Job
Armstrong Elevator Company
Lancaster, PA · Posted October 8, 2026
Training provided. The posting says: “If you are close to graduating or have recently entered the workforce, our engineering development program might be the perfect next step…”
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About the job
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!)