Associate Engineer

Iowa Ag; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Ag is seeking an Engineer I in Sioux City, Iowa. In this role, you will improve operations at a soybean processing plant, collaborating with teams to optimize efficiency. Responsibilities include supporting process improvements and evaluating project timelines and costs.

A Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required. Previous internship experience in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is preferred. Relocation assistance may be available, with a day shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering preferred.
• Previous industrial co-op or internship experience in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve problems under supervision.
• Contribute to designing and improving manufacturing processes.
• Support process improvements and small-to-medium capital projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Manufacturing process design

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

Job Purpose and Impact

As an Engineer I, you'll play an active, day-to-day role in improving how all aspects of a soybean processing plant operate together – working continuously alongside operators, maintenance teams, and supervisors to optimize how soybeans are crushed into meal and oil. This role is rooted in ongoing, hands‑on collaboration, where you'll help identify opportunities, troubleshoot real‑world challenges, and implement practical improvements that make the operation safer, smoother, and more efficient. You’ll build a strong foundation by applying engineering standards in a live production environment, learning directly from front‑line teams and experienced engineers. Your work will include supporting process improvements, reliability efforts, and small‑to‑medium capital projects – helping plan, design, and evaluate timelines and costs – while contributing to the upkeep and performance of the systems and equipment that keep the plant running every day.

Key Accountabilities

• Follow prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems.
• Continue to build knowledge of the organization, processes and customers.
• Contribute to designing and improving manufacturing processes, instruments and equipment, testing manufactured products to maintain quality.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
• Previous industrial co‑op or internship experience in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering.
• Experience of continuous processes.
• Manufacturing industry work experience.

Position Information

• Location: Sioux City, Iowa.
• Relocation assistance may be available for this role.
• Work Schedule: Day shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.