Operations Performance Engineer

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

We are pleased to announce an open position for a Operation Performance Engineer at the Dow Mozzanica production plant.

The role provides essential technical support to Operations by applying engineering expertise to resolve plant issues, optimize performance, and ensure safe, efficient production of high‑quality products.

Responsibilities

• Work in Operations, applying technical and problem‑solving skills to support daily activities.
• Maintain a strong field presence to promote safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
• Serve as a technical reference during unplanned events and drive effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Support and drive EHS and Process Safety culture. Foster an inclusive, collaborative working environment
• Analyze operational, quality, and logistics data (KPIs, asset utilization, trends) to validate results, diagnose gaps, and identify improvements. Collaborate with subject‑matter experts to conduct advanced troubleshooting and implement optimized technical solutions.
• Determines and prioritizes corrective actions to close Operational Performance Gaps (utilization, yield, uptime, quality, operating discipline losses, reliability opportunities)
• Lead and support capital and non-capital projects (expense and continuous improvement) using defined project and improvement work processes
• Provide leadership during plant maintenance, unplanned events, commissioning, start-up, and project handover to Operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• You have between 0 to 3 years of experience
• You speak fluent Italian and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong ownership and initiative
• Data-driven decision making and problem-solving capability.
• Effective communication, influence, and stakeholder alignment.
• Value creation / Continuous Improvement mindset and Application

Note

• Relocation is not supported for this role

Salary range

The below gross salary range is specific to this role in the following location: Italy

Annualized: €35.700 - €63.420

Monthly: €2.550 - €4.530 Monthly – 14

This role may be based in multiple locations; salary ranges may vary by location or country to ensure market relevance.

Final pay is determined with consideration of relevant experience, depth of expertise, and skills. Where required by law, alternate location‑specific ranges will be communicated prior to the interview.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.