Dairy Membrane Process Engineer – Design & Optimize

Kovalus Separation Solutions; Nelson; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kovalus Separation Solutions is seeking a process engineer to design, analyze, optimize, and support dairy processing systems in New Zealand. You will work on membrane filtration projects from concept to startup, collaborating with customers, sales, project management, automation, manufacturing, and field teams.

Responsibilities include data analysis for optimization, preparing P&IDs and process descriptions, and providing technical input for quotations.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years’ experience in the sanitary dairy process industry and knowledge of membrane filtration systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong analytical skills.
• Experience preparing PFDs, P&IDs and technical documentation for project execution.

Responsibilities

• Apply process engineering principles to design, analyze, optimize, and support dairy processing systems.
• Collect and analyze data to support optimization of customers’ existing process lines.
• Prepare technical documentation including P&IDs, process descriptions, and equipment sizing.
• Support projects from conceptual design through commissioning and startup at customer sites.
• Lead FATs, collaborate with automation engineers, and ensure system performance meets requirements.
• Analyze operational data to improve efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
• Attend industry events and provide technical support to customers as needed.

Skills

Dairy processing

Membrane filtration

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Job description

Kovalus Separation Solutions is seeking a process engineer to design, analyze, optimize, and support dairy processing systems in New Zealand. You will work on membrane filtration projects from concept to startup, collaborating with customers, sales, project management, automation, manufacturing, and field teams.

Responsibilities include data analysis for optimization, preparing P&IDs and process descriptions, and providing technical input for quotations.