Process Engineer

About the Role

Entry-level engineer with opportunities for career growth in Process Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineering, or Applications Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform I&C engineering activities related to the selection, specification, and documentation of field instrumentation and control devices, including valves, sensors, analyzers, transmitters, and other process equipment.
• Prepare instrument data.
• Review vendor documentation.
• Develop material lists.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, codes, and standards.
• Support lead Process Engineers on projects and proposals.
• Assist with process calculations, equipment sizing, process documentation, and engineering deliverables under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Develop the ability to interpret applicable codes, standards, and customer specifications.
• Apply engineering principles, calculations, and software tools to project work with increasing independence.
• Gather detailed information on vendor-supplied components.
• Generate lists and schedules for equipment, instruments, and other components for estimates, selection review, submittal for purchasing, and other uses.
• Execute project tasks under the direction of more experienced engineers.
• Perform calculations with established tools and methods for heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and other necessary calculations.
• Create and maintain Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s) based on information supplied by experienced engineers.
• Generate text for proposals, specifications, narratives, and other documentation based on templates and other guidance.
• Check and review documents for grammar and clerical mistakes.
• Capture meeting minutes and other notes from customer interaction to document customer needs and changes during a project.
• Write requests for information based on direction from others.
• Read and comprehend regulations for production and codes for fabrication and construction, including ASME BPE, 3-A SSI, ASME B31.1 Power Piping, ASME B31.3 Process Piping, IMC, IPC, IBC, OSHA, cGMP, FDA, and USDA Guidelines.
• Actively participate in RCI to drive improvements for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, in support of company goals/objectives and to exceed customer expectations.
• Properly track costs, including personal time and spend, to keep budgets and notify proper resources of expanded costs.
• Document sources and history of design development throughout a project.
• Assist in FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) preparation and execution.
• Assist in SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) preparation and execution.
• Assist in shop and installation support work as needed, either in the office or on-site.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Process Leads and manager.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Process calculations
• Equipment sizing
• Process documentation
• Engineering deliverables
• Heat and mass transfer
• Fluid mechanics
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s)
• Microsoft Office suite
• AutoCAD (a plus)

Qualifications

• Introductory knowledge of basic engineering and equipment design principles.
• Experience using the full Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Experience using AutoCAD (a plus).
• Eagerness and drive to learn practical and regulatory engineering practices.
• Strong integrity to support ethical engineering decisions.
• Agility to work outside of comfort zone in OEM and product manufacturing environments.
• Service-oriented disposition; enjoy working with people, have a pleasant disposition, and a willingness to be helpful to clients and coworkers.
• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or bioprocess engineering or equivalent preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience, preferably in equipment and/or system design for food or pharmaceutical industries.

Responsibility And Error Prevention

• Majority of work should be under the guidance of experienced coworkers.
• Oversight and reviews will be used to minimize the impact of errors.
• Attention to detail and self-checking are expected.
• Expected to work independently and check own work.
• Empowered to ask questions internally and identify errors.

Travel requirement up to 15%.

This role does not include control panel design, PLC programming, HMI development, or control system configuration.