Process Engineer | Primient

About the Role

The Process Engineer sits within the Engineering Technical Track and is responsible for supporting the smooth operation of assigned plant areas or systems through troubleshooting, process optimization, and capital project or non-capital project execution. This role focuses on enhancing maximizing output and improving energy use while minimizing cost and downtime. This role takes on broader technical ownership across multiple unit operations, develops independent process improvements, and collaborates cross-functionally with engineers, operations, and technical teams. By integrating engineering expertise, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration, this role serves as a key technical resource for plant operations.

Engineering Track - Engineer 1 --> Engineer 2 --> Engineer 3 --> Sr. Engineer --> Principal Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

Process Ownership & Optimization: Take technical ownership of multiple unit operations, ensuring process efficiency, reliability, and alignment with safety and quality standards. Identify and implement improvements to optimize energy consumption, material usage, and production efficiency (e.g., enzymes, water and minimizing waste).

Engineering Assignments & Project Management: Manage engineering assignments, including process studies, system optimizations, and capital projects. Oversee project execution, from scope development and budgeting to procurement and implementation. Implement control and narrative updates to resolve programming issues, install new equipment, and improve logic processes.

Technical Troubleshooting and Support: Serve as a key resource for troubleshooting process upsets, assisting with startups and shutdowns and conducting root cause analysis (RCA) to drive corrective actions and improve plant reliability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Equipment SMEs, procurement teams, vendors, and corporate engineering to design and troubleshoot processes. Engage the engineers across sites to benchmark performance and share best practices.

Performance Monitoring & Decision-Making: Monitor plant performance, track and communicate KPIs to both operators and plant/company leadership and recommend process adjustments based on data analysis. Develop independent solutions to address process pain points rather than relying on assigned projects.

Work Requirements

Knowledge

General Chemistry

Basic mathematical and physics principles

Site specific (wet milling, refining, acid production) unit operation knowledge

Safety best practices in a manufacturing facility

Chemical engineering principles

Quality/food safety knowledge

Microsoft Office (Excel specific)

Understanding of process flows

Skills

Organization skills

Time management & prioritization

Excellent written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Project Management

Maintains regulatory and technical awareness

Ability to demonstrate findings

Ability to coordinate efforts of others

Mindsets

Goal oriented

Learning-orientation

Economic consideration

Attention to safety, quality, sustainability

Collaborative

Required and/or Preferred Education/Certification

BS in Chemical, Bio Engineering or a related field from ABET accredited institution (required)

Certification in Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement (preferred)

Certification in Root cause analysis (5 why, fishbone, KT) (preferred)

Required and/or Preferred Work Experience

3+ years post-graduation work experience (required)

Previous manufacturing experience (or related field) (required)

Previous capital project implementation experience (preferred)

PID Updates/creation experience (preferred)

Total Rewards
The annual pay range estimated for this position is $82,053.60 - $123,080.40 and is bonus eligible.

• Competitive Pay

• Multiple Healthcare plan choices

• Dental and vision insurance

• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans

• Paid holidays & vacation

• Floating days off

• Parental leave for new parents

• Employee resource groups

• Learning & development programs

• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future