Process Engineering Technician
About The Position
The Process Engineering Technician supports production quality, operational efficiency, and profitability by helping ensure the reliability and performance of manufacturing equipment and processes. The role executes preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, troubleshoots equipment failures, and implements solutions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. In collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and production teams, the technician applies technical expertise to optimize equipment and manufacturing processes and support the adoption of new technologies and production methods. The regular work schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position also supports onsite chemical blending operations, monitors process parameters, documents equipment information and repairs, and contributes to improvement projects and production planning.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in industrial operations, process improvement, chemical manufacturing, continuous improvement, or a related technical environment.
- Skilled in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, or chemical engineering, another related engineering field, or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience understanding preventive maintenance schedules.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, chemical processing, or heavy industrial operations.
- Experience with process optimization, data analysis, and operational performance improvement initiatives.
- Ability to work with mechanical and electrical blueprints or drawings.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate safe work practices, promote a culture of safety, and adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
- Set, monitor, and improve processes using Statistical Process Control methodologies.
- Troubleshoot equipment and processes and suggest repairs to senior technicians.
- Review and support onsite chemical blending operations to ensure compliance with approved formulations and manufacturing requirements.
- Monitor mixing times, concentrations, temperatures, and batch yields to support product consistency and regulatory compliance.
- Apply knowledge of maintenance planning processes and manufacturing work systems.
- Help plan work assignments based on machine capabilities and production schedules.
- Suggest revisions to operating methods, material handling, or equipment layout.
- Maintain documentation such as drawings, diagrams, and bills of materials, and communicate repairs to others.
- Participate in improvement projects to reduce maintenance costs and process failures.
- Support implementation of manufacturing technologies, automation systems, and operational best practices.
- Support infrastructure optimization and production planning activities.
- Conduct equipment inspections and perform root cause analysis of mechanical, electrical, and process failures.
- Report machine defects identified during periodic AM or PM reviews.
Benefits
- United Healthcare PPO, EyeMed Vision Insurance, and Delta Dental Insurance
- Wellness program provided through Rally
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
- Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- PTO and paid holidays
- Voluntary critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- Employee discounts program
- Scholarship program for children of Essity employees
- Quarterly bonus
- Full benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
