Process Engineer

Separation Solutions Enterprises Holding, LP•Willmar, MN

3h•$78,200 - $105,800•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will apply process engineering principles to design, analyze, optimize, and support food and dairy processing systems. The role supports membrane filtration projects from conceptual design through commissioning and startup, working closely with customers, sales, project management, automation, manufacturing, and field teams.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in dairy food processing, chemical, mechanical, bio-systems etc
Must have 4+ years’ experience in the sanitary dairy process industry and a working knowledge of membrane filtration systems or liquid processing
Familiarity with industry standards (3-A, ASME, USDA)
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze data to support the optimization and improvement of customers’ existing process lines
Support quotation proposals with technical input, equipment sizing estimations, high level process flow diagrams (PFDs), process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
Utilize historical cost data to support and enhance cost estimation tools while proposing continuous cost-reduction improvements
Assist sales team with on-site and remote customer meetings for process solutions presentations and discussions
Develop technically detailed mass and energy balance calculations for process systems, covering water, heat, and cooling utilities.
Prepare technical documentation including complete P&IDs, process descriptions, and specifications for use in project execution
Contribute to computational tools through data collection, analysis, and excel oriented skills
Support projects from conceptual design phase to final execution at customer sites
Prepare functional description for automation team and lead factory acceptance testing (FAT)
Partner closely with project and automation engineers to identify and resolve technical, mechanical, and control system issues
Execute commissioning, startup, and performance verification of filtration systems
Ensure system performance meets project requirements for capacity, yield, and key process variables
Prepare SOP manual and train operators & customer technical teams
Document lessons learned and provide feedback for future project improvement
Analyze operational data to improve efficiency, reliability, and product quality
Identify and resolve process and equipment issues to enhance productivity through root cause analysis and effective corrective actions
Support standardization and best engineering practices
Assist after-sales team and customers with inquiries, issues, warranties, upgrades as needed
On request, give technological support and advice to coworkers in the organization and/or customer’s organization
Attend relevant continuing education classes (i.e. university classes, equipment training)
Attend industry events (e.g. Cheese Con, WCMA events)
Other projects as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

Medical (3 plan options)
Dental (2 plan options)
Vision plan insurances
401K (6% company match & fixed company contribution based on seniority)
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Company provided basic life insurance policy with the option of selecting additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse or dependents
Disability insurances (short-term policy is company paid & long-term is split between company and employee)
Voluntary insurance plans for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Business and personal travel insurance
10 paid holidays
Vacation time starting at 3 weeks
48 hours sick time
Employee assistance program
Educational assistance program
Referral bonus
Bereavement leave