Medical Waste Process Optimization Engineer (Hybrid)

Daniels Health; Taylor (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniels Health is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize complex medical waste treatment systems and drive operational improvements. The role is hybrid, with work at facilities in the United States and 25% travel to plants nationwide.

You will analyze process performance, design efficient layouts, and support commissioning and post-install optimization across North America, collaborating with cross-functional teams to standardize control strategies and data handling.

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‑installation 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 engineering

Industrial automation

Control system integration

Data analysis

PLC/HMI programming

IIoT technology

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Daniels Health is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize complex medical waste treatment systems and drive operational improvements. The role is hybrid, with work at facilities in the United States and 25% travel to plants nationwide.

You will analyze process performance, design efficient layouts, and support commissioning and post-install optimization across North America, collaborating with cross-functional teams to standardize control strategies and data handling.