1. What is a Software Engineer at Synthomer?
At Synthomer, a Software Engineer—often operating at the intersection of process control, automation, and systems engineering—plays a critical role in driving the digital transformation of global chemical manufacturing. Rather than writing isolated consumer applications, you will design, program, configure, and optimize the real-time software, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and SCADA networks that power highly complex specialty chemical plants. Your work directly impacts the safety, efficiency, and reliability of manufacturing facilities in key locations such as West Elizabeth, PA, Mogadore, OH, and international sites.
This position is vital to Synthomer's business because chemical manufacturing requires precise, millisecond-level control over temperature, pressure, and flow rates to ensure product quality and operational safety. As a Software Engineer, you will collaborate closely with Production Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and site leadership to translate physical chemical processes into robust, automated software logic. This is an exceptionally rewarding career path for engineers who enjoy seeing their code directly control massive, physical industrial systems and who want to solve tangible, real-world optimization problems.