Associate Process Engineer
About The Position
As an industry leader serving the food and dairy industries, APT is seeking an Associate Process Engineer to support our growing and dynamic business. In this role, you’ll work closely with Project Engineers and Managers to support the drafting, design, estimation, installation, and commissioning of process systems tailored to customer needs. You will also assist with developing AutoCAD and 3D drawings to support system layout and equipment design. This position offers professional growth and exposure to the full project lifecycle within a collaborative, engineering-focused environment.
Requirements
- Associate degree in drafting or equivalent years of related experience.
- 1+ years’ experience with AutoCAD or 3D.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Strong demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
- Strong critical thinking and attention to detail.
- Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer.
- Travel up to 30%.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical or chemical engineering or equivalent experience.
- Experience in metal fabrication/plumbing/pipefitting.
- Knowledge of heat and mass transfer relative to basic liquid processing.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Project Engineers in establishing relationships with customers to better understand their engineering needs and lead the project to completion.
- Assist with developing and managing the project schedule.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop the project scope & deliverables.
- Estimate project costs and develop the proposal for the customer.
- Design processes for the customer’s needs, ideally increasing production rate, volumes, efficiency, etc. per project plan.
- Work with vendors & suppliers to specify components required.
- Collaborate with the mechanical design team for fabricating new equipment.
- Assist with managing the installation of new processes from scheduling resources to ensuring the installation is proceeding as planned.
- Assist with start-up and commissioning of new processes and equipment.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision plans, and HSA savings to suit your needs.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): A benefit that allows you to share in the success and growth of APT as a 100% employee-owned company. There is no cost to you to participate.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with company match to help you prepare for the future.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO, including bereavement pay, and eight (8) paid holidays.
- Company-Paid Life Insurance: Basic life insurance coverage at no cost to you.
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: Provided at no cost to you.
- Voluntary Life Insurance: Optional additional coverage for you, your spouse, and / or child(ren) to meet your needs.
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD): Coverage provided at no cost to you in the event of illness or injury.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Resources to support mental, financial, physical health and well-being.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
