Staff Engineer (100% Travel)

Niagara Bottling•Diamond Bar, CA

5d•$107,514 - $153,208•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Process Engineer – Aseptic and Beverage is responsible for independently designing batching and CIP system for different water and/or beverage (including hot fill and Aseptic lines) as well as scoping projects and obtaining equipment quotes from vendors for new beverage processing lines. These projects include but are not limited to new beverage technologies, cost savings, efficiency improvements, equipment retrofits, process improvements, new product rollouts, and other miscellaneous projects as dictated by customer needs. The position is also responsible for providing technical support to other departments.

Requirements

6 Years – Experience in Beverage processing or manufacturing environment
6 Years – Experience in Engineering Project Management experience may include a combination of work experience and education
In-depth knowledge of different batching and CIP systems for beverage manufacturing lines that would best fit line requirements.
Great knowledge of beverage products and different beverage processes (including but not limited to: hot fill, cold fill, CSD, and low acid aseptic)
Great understanding of the CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Verification) process
Project management competencies - planning, budgeting, schedule tracking, vendor management, and cost controls
Strong verbal communication skills
Good understanding of PLC programming and HMI programming
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well in collaborative group environments
Good technical writing and presentation skills
Must be well organized
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook
Ability to work independently and with limited direction
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Nice To Haves

10+ Years– Experience in Beverage processing or manufacturing environment
10+ Years – Experience Engineering Project Managementexperience may include a combination of work experience and education
Master's Degree in Engineering or other related field

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and collaborate with OEMs in designing batching and CIP systems for water and beverage lines, including but not limited to cold fill, hot fill, CSD, and aseptic.
Optimizing validating new beverage processes as well as optimizing the existing ones.
Develop beverage equipment and process specifications to satisfy requirements of current products and future products.
Initiate RFQ and collaborate with other Product Development teams to establish required specifications/parameters for beverage process equipment, including batching, thermal processing and filler.
Provide continuous support to all beverage plants for new/existing equipment related issues.
Ability to trouble shoot process equipment including but not limited to, UHT, Aseptic valve cluster, and Aseptic tank.
Strong understanding of PLC programming (Rockwell/ HMI Wonderware/ Ignition) for the batching and process system.
Collaborate with vendors, corporate project managers and operations to support beverage equipment installation and ensure successful commissioning.
Experience working with process authorities and FDA related certification and validations
Work with appropriate cross functional teams to identify and implement process improvements to streamline equipment reliability.
Identify cost savings opportunities and develop business plans to realize the savings.