Process Engineer I/II

Chobani•Twin Falls, ID

3d•$82,500 - $129,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer I/II will support the design, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes across Chobani’s operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants hands-on exposure inside a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing environment. This role will partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Automation, and Engineering teams to support process improvements, equipment optimization, troubleshooting, and startup activities. The ideal candidate is technically curious, eager to learn, comfortable working on the plant floor, and excited to grow. This is an onsite role at our Twin Falls, Idaho plant, this role is not available for remote/hybrid options- relocation support is provided. Candidates with dairy processing experience are highly preferred; however, candidates from other food & beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or fluid-processing manufacturing environments will also be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering preferred; Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines will also be considered
Minimum 1+ years of paid engineering experience in manufacturing, internships/co-ops considered for Process Engineer I level
Dairy processing experience strongly preferred
Will also consider candidates from food & beverage, CPG, beverage, or other fluid-processing manufacturing environments
Basic understanding of fluid systems, pumps, piping, heat transfer, and processing equipment
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Comfortable working in a plant-floor environment and collaborating cross-functionally
Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office required; exposure to AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, SEEQ, PI, or related systems is a plus
Ability to work in manufacturing environments that may include heavy equipment, noise, dust, and varying temperatures

Nice To Haves

Dairy processing experience strongly preferred
Candidates from other food & beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or fluid-processing manufacturing environments will also be considered
exposure to AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, SEEQ, PI, or related systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Support process engineering activities related to dairy and beverage manufacturing systems
Assist with troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across processing operations
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Automation teams to improve process reliability, efficiency, and product quality
Support equipment startups, commissioning activities, and plant trials as needed
Help develop and maintain process documentation, specifications, SOPs, and engineering standards
Participate in engineering projects from concept through execution and startup
Assist with process calculations including pumps, piping, flow rates, heat transfer, and general fluid systems
Work with equipment vendors and cross-functional teams to support manufacturing improvements
Analyze operational data and identify opportunities for process optimization and performance improvement
Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and build collaborative relationships with operations teams

Benefits

Relocation support is provided
medical, dental, vision coverage
disability insurance
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
wellness resources which include an employee assistance program
fitness discounts
a wellness reimbursement
on-site gym access (certain locations)
a monthly wellness newsletter
120 hours of paid time off
11 holidays
paid volunteer time off