Process Engineer

Socket.dev; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment seeks an experienced Process Engineer to design and execute sanitary process systems for the food & beverage industry. You will move projects from concept through design, equipment specification, installation, and commissioning, ensuring quality, safety, and operational excellence.

You will collaborate with clients, internal teams, contractors, and vendors, lead process improvements, and support site start-ups while travelling 30–50% to client locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical/Process/Chemical preferred.
• 8–10+ years of process engineering experience; supervisory exposure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of 3A, USDA and FDA sanitary design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout sanitary process systems for batching, CIP/COP, pasteurization and heat exchange.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, SOPs, and SSOPs.
• Size and specify process equipment, pumps, valves, and utilities.
• Prepare performance specifications and RFQs; coordinate with vendors.
• Provide field supervision during installation, commissioning, and start‑ups.

Skills

Process engineering

Sanitary design

3A USDA FDA standards

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Process/Chemical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Process simulation software

Job description

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support the design, development, and execution of sanitary process systems for the food & beverage industry. This hands‑on technical expert will take projects from concept through design, equipment specification, installation, and commissioning—ensuring every solution meets Sharpe’s standards for quality, safety, and operational excellence.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with clients, internal engineering teams, contractors, and vendors. You will play a key role in shaping process solutions, delivering exceptional project results, and advancing Sharpe’s reputation as a trusted partner in food & beverage processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and layout fluid process systems, including batching, processing, packaging, CIP/COP, pasteurization, filtration, and heat exchange technologies.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, utility and equipment matrices, mass balances, SOPs, and SSOPs.
• Size and specify process equipment, pumps, valves, instrumentation, and utility systems such as steam, glycol, condensate, cooling water, and city water.
• Prepare performance specifications and RFQs, and coordinate with vendors throughout the equipment selection process.
• Identify process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives across client operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment across engineering, project management, installation, and start-up activities.
• Provide field supervision or support during equipment installation, commissioning, and site visits.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy and exceptional service.
• Why Join Sharpe?
• At Sharpe, you’ll join a people-centric organization built on collaboration, integrity, and responsibility. For more than 30 years, we’ve helped food & beverage manufacturers improve how products are processed, produced, and delivered. We bring that same innovation and care to our team by fostering an environment where people can grow, contribute, and thrive.
• What We’re Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Process, Chemical, or related).
• 8–10+ years of relevant process engineering experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of 3A, USDA, and FDA sanitary design requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (including isometric drawings), Microsoft Office, and process engineering tools.
• Experience executing process design from concept through installation and commissioning.
• Ability to travel to client sites (30–50%) for meetings, design reviews, installation support, and start-ups.
• A detail-oriented, collaborative engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Sharpe Engineering offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include paid time off (PTO) plus 10 paid holidays, a flexible work schedule, and medical, dental, and vision insurance. We also provide short-term and long-term disability coverage, as well as life insurance, helping ensure peace of mind for you and your family.
• Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.