Does LANXESS sponsor H-1B visas?

LANXESS has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Rotational Process Engineer role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Rotational Process Engineer role at LANXESS based?

This role is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

How many years of experience does this Rotational Process Engineer role require?

The posting calls for 0–3 years of relevant experience.

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Rotational Process Engineer

LANXESS · Pittsburgh, PAtoday

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $112k (563 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Rotational engineer developing compliance and continuous improvement projects across LANXESS chemical manufacturing plants.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Fast track into plant engineering roles at a global specialty chemicals maker, with rotations at HQ and multiple manufacturing sites.

Might not be for you. Requires relocating and traveling across plants for 2-3 years; no defined materials or polymer focus.

Generalist First industry roleBS acceptable Written with care

Adjacent materials roleRotational Engineers learn hands-on by developing compliance and/or continuous improvement projects during their rotations at multiple manufacturing plants

H-1B filings

LANXESS filed 4 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Process Engineer 3, Reliability Engineer, Senior Chemist. Median filed pay: $132K a year.

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Seniority: Entry level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 0–3 yrs
Industry: Chemicals
Role: Process Engineering
Relocation: Offered

Benefits

global bonus programflexible working arrangements (Xwork)

Role details

Job Highlights

The Rotational Engineer Program is a 2 - 3 year development program with rotations at the Americas headquarters and multiple manufacturing plants. Rotational Engineers develop a foundation in the Lanxess organization and grow their core engineering skills prior to taking engineering roles at manufacturing plants in North America. Rotational Engineers learn hands-on by developing compliance and/or continuous improvement projects during their rotations.

Experience / Skills

BS in Chemical Engineering
0 - 3 years of engineering experience with prior intern/co-op experience in manufacturing and/or design preferred
Strong problem solving and communication skills
Ability to travel and relocate over a period of 2 - 3 years

Location Pittsburgh

Employee Type Regular

Who We Are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What We Offer

Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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