Engineering Trainee

Omya•Cincinnati, OH

22h

About The Position

BASIC FUNCTION: The Trainee Engineer in the Rotational Development Program is an entry-level engineering professional participating in a structured program designed to develop broad technical and operational expertise across multiple key functions within the organization. RESPONSIBILITIES: Over the course of the program, the engineer will rotate through four core domains: Process Engineering Gain hands-on experience in optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Develop process flow sheets for new and existing operation Support equipment design for new plant installations, collaborating with project and mechanical engineering teams to define specifications and layout Analyze and optimize production processes to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process deviations. Engineering Project Management Participate in the planning, execution, and delivery of capital and technical projects, learning how to manage timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams. Assist in planning, budgeting, and executing engineering projects and related deliverables. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones. Track project progress and prepare status reports for stakeholders. Plant Production Operations Work directly with production teams to understand day-to-day operations, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to performance and efficiency improvements. Participate in daily production activities to understand operational workflows. Monitor KPIs such as throughput, yield, and downtime, and propose corrective actions. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. Collaborate with R&D and innovation teams to support feasibility studies, pilot trials, and the development of new technologies or products. Collaborate with R&D and innovation teams to support feasibility studies and pilot trials. Contribute to the design and scale-up of new processes or products. Document learnings and provide feedback to improve early-phase methodologies. Cross-Rotation Responsibilities Engage in regular feedback sessions with mentors and program coordinators. Demonstrate adaptability and initiative in diverse technical environments. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Master’s degree desired. Prior experience through internships, co-op programs, or academic projects in one or more of the following areas: Process design and optimization Equipment specification or layout planning Manufacturing or plant operations Engineering project coordination or CAPEX initiatives Early-phase product or process development Knowledge and skills: Familiarity with process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and basic equipment design principles. Exposure to engineering software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Aspen Plus, SolidWorks, MS Project). Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Adaptability and curiosity to learn across diverse technical domains. Effective communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams. Willingness to relocate or travel across sites during the rotation period. Must possess current US employment authorization; sponsorship not available for this position. EOE Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
Prior experience through internships, co-op programs, or academic projects in one or more of the following areas: Process design and optimization Equipment specification or layout planning Manufacturing or plant operations Engineering project coordination or CAPEX initiatives Early-phase product or process development
Familiarity with process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and basic equipment design principles.
Exposure to engineering software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Aspen Plus, SolidWorks, MS Project).
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Adaptability and curiosity to learn across diverse technical domains.
Effective communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams.
Willingness to relocate or travel across sites during the rotation period.
Must possess current US employment authorization; sponsorship not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree desired.

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience in optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop process flow sheets for new and existing operation
Support equipment design for new plant installations, collaborating with project and mechanical engineering teams to define specifications and layout
Analyze and optimize production processes to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process deviations.
Participate in the planning, execution, and delivery of capital and technical projects, learning how to manage timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
Assist in planning, budgeting, and executing engineering projects and related deliverables.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Track project progress and prepare status reports for stakeholders.
Work directly with production teams to understand day-to-day operations, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to performance and efficiency improvements.
Participate in daily production activities to understand operational workflows.
Monitor KPIs such as throughput, yield, and downtime, and propose corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Collaborate with R&D and innovation teams to support feasibility studies, pilot trials, and the development of new technologies or products.
Collaborate with R&D and innovation teams to support feasibility studies and pilot trials.
Contribute to the design and scale-up of new processes or products.
Document learnings and provide feedback to improve early-phase methodologies.
Engage in regular feedback sessions with mentors and program coordinators.
Demonstrate adaptability and initiative in diverse technical environments.
Other duties as assigned.