Hybrid Process Optimization Engineer – Industrial Automation

Daniels Health; Chaska (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Comprehensive benefits

Safety-first culture

Supportive environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Daniels Health is hiring a Process Engineer to optimize medical waste treatment processes across North America. The role is hybrid, with 25% travel to facilities nationwide and on-site work 50% of the time.

You will lead automation improvements, system integration, and data-driven optimization. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in process engineering or industrial automation, strong PLC/HMI skills, and experience with autoclaves or boiler systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in process engineering, industrial automation, or control system integration.
• Experience with autoclaves, pressure vessels, or steam boiler systems (preferred).
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, IIoT technology, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC).
• Strong understanding of tooling/fixture design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools.
• Ability to travel 25%.
• Ability to work on site 50% of the time at one of our facilities.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve medical waste treatment processes and equipment, including autoclaves, boilers, shredders, conveyors, and supporting systems.
• Analyze process performance to identify bottlenecks, downtime drivers, and opportunities for mechanical, controls, or automation improvements.
• Design and optimize facility layouts to enhance material flow and reduce handling or waste.
• Support equipment startups, commissioning, validation, and post-install optimization at facilities across North America.
• Develop and standardize process control strategies, SOPs, documentation, and data structures across the network.
• Enhance and maintain industrial control systems (PLC/HMI) and data acquisition tools to ensure safe, reliable, and measurable operations.
• Build and support real‑time monitoring, alarms, reporting, and dashboard systems that improve operational visibility.
• Use operational and equipment data to conduct root‑cause analyses and drive continuous improvement initiatives with operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Process optimization

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PLC/HMI software

Job description

Daniels Health is hiring a Process Engineer to optimize medical waste treatment processes across North America. The role is hybrid, with 25% travel to facilities nationwide and on-site work 50% of the time.

You will lead automation improvements, system integration, and data-driven optimization. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in process engineering or industrial automation, strong PLC/HMI skills, and experience with autoclaves or boiler systems.