Chemical Engineer
Varex Imaging
Salt Lake City, UT · Posted October 20, 2026
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Summary
Our Chemical Engineer is responsible for an incredibly diverse set of processes that are critical to manufacturing x-ray tubes. This includes the design and implementation of chemical processes, instrumentation and equipment to ensure effectiveness in process design with maximum efficiency and productivity. They performs trials, tests and experiments to support engineering, production and R&D activities. They also assist manufacturing operations in problem solving with regards to equipment and systems. Responsibilities also include recommending new process formulas and technologies to achieve cost effectiveness and improved product quality.
These processes and responsibilities include: • Cleaning high vacuum glass and metal surfaces • Electroplating with gold, silver, copper, nickel, and iron • Sputter coating with lead • Plasma coating with titanium dioxide • Chemical interactions and safety • Particle counting • Solvent distillation and vapor cleaning • Chemical analysis through titration, AES, FTIR, and LIBS • Physical analysis through XRF, LIBS, profilometers • Fluid transfer • Heat transfer • Waste treatment • Passivation of steel and other metals • Emissive coatings • Media blasting, including grit and beads • Process qualification
Education and Experience · B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or related field of study · 8+ years of hands on experience in a process engineering or related role
Job Description
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
N/A
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Benefits and Perks
Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Variety of Shift Options
• Free Safety Shoes
• Friendly Work Environment
• On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, Credit Union, and Gym
• Free Coffee and Soda
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• EV Charging Stations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.