Process Engineer

SoTalent; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k matching

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

SoTalent is engaged by a prominent global agricultural processor in Minnesota to hire a Process Engineer for their Hallock facility, focusing on optimizing production, continuous improvement, and capital projects to ensure safety and efficiency.

The role requires experience in agricultural processing, biofuels, or chemical manufacturing, translating engineering concepts into tangible plant improvements, overseeing capital projects up to $1M, leading lean and food safety initiatives, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Mechanical Agricultural or Biosystems Engineering.
• Minimum of two years of professional process or project engineering experience.
• Proven ability to manage small to mid sized construction and maintenance projects.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute technical development projects including calculations, material specifications, and automation integration.
• Manage capital projects typically valued up to one million dollars from initial design through construction.
• Direct construction crews and coordinate with external consultants to ensure project timelines and safety standards are met.
• Provide hands on troubleshooting for plant equipment and utility systems such as steam, compressed air, and wastewater treatment.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational challenges and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain rigorous documentation for process flows, piping diagrams, and electrical equipment to support maintenance and financial reporting.
• Drive Lean manufacturing principles and food safety protocols across all engineering activities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Food safety

Process engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Mechanical Agricultural or Biosystems Engineering

Job description

Our firm has been engaged by a prominent global agricultural processor to find a skilled Process Engineer for their facility in the Hallock area. This is a critical role focused on optimizing production, spearheading continuous improvement initiatives, and managing capital projects to ensure the facility operates at peak safety and efficiency levels.

The client is looking for a technical expert with a background in agricultural processing, biofuels, or chemical manufacturing who can translate engineering concepts into tangible plant improvements.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and execute technical development projects including calculations, material specifications, and automation integration.
• Manage capital projects typically valued up to one million dollars from initial design through construction.
• Direct construction crews and coordinate with external consultants to ensure project timelines and safety standards are met.
• Provide hands on troubleshooting for plant equipment and utility systems such as steam, compressed air, and wastewater treatment.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational challenges and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain rigorous documentation for process flows, piping diagrams, and electrical equipment to support maintenance and financial reporting.
• Drive Lean manufacturing principles and food safety protocols across all engineering activities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Chemical Mechanical Agricultural or Biosystems Engineering.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience in process or project engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to manage small to mid sized construction and maintenance projects.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot complex unit operations.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work flexible hours during plant shutdowns or holidays if necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience specifically within oilseed processing or ethanol production.
• Professional certification in Project Management PMP.
• Formal training or certification in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

The company provides a comprehensive compensation package including a competitive base salary and performance based incentives.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a pension plan
• 401k matching
• tuition assistance

Our client is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a diverse and inclusive workplace.