Process Engineer

Australia-Employment; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $90k–$100k

Annual bonus

401(k) company match

PTO + holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Process Engineer to join our manufacturing facility near Chicago, with operations in Sioux City, IA. This hands-on role partners with production teams to troubleshoot process issues, analyze performance data, and implement improvements to quality, efficiency, and reliability.

The ideal candidate has a BS Chemical Engineering and at least 1 year in batch/continuous/liquid-process environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (BSCE) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional engineering experience in batch, continuous, or liquid-process manufacturing.
• Experience with P&IDs and process flow diagrams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Working knowledge of statistics and data-analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report key process parameters.
• Read and interpret P&IDs and process flow diagrams for troubleshooting and improvements.
• Audit processes, equipment operation, and SOPs.
• Investigate deviations, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as a technical resource to production teams for process and equipment issues.
• Propose modifications to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Statistical tools

Communication

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Job description

Process Engineer

$90000 - $105000 per year | Sioux City, IA | On-site | Permanent

Own Real Process Improvements for a Privately Owned Global Specialty Ingredients Manufacturer | $90K–$100K + Bonus & Excellent Benefits

A bit about us:

We are an established, privately owned global manufacturer with operations across the United States and internationally. Our facilities operate in complex batch and continuous-process manufacturing environments, utilizing liquid processing systems, process equipment, piping, instrumentation, and automated controls to produce high-quality products for a variety of end markets.

Why join us?

• $90,000–$100,000 base salary
• 5% + annual bonus opportunity
• Excellent benefits including a 6% 401(k) company match
• Generous PTO program plus 11 company-paid holidays
• Stable, established global manufacturing organization
• Highly visible engineering role with direct impact on plant performance
• Hands-on opportunity to improve processes, troubleshoot problems, and drive operational improvements
• Strong opportunity for long-term career growth and advancement
• Position available due to an internal promotion

Job Details

We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our manufacturing facility outside Chicago. This position is open due to an internal promotion and will serve as a key technical resource for plant operations, helping troubleshoot process issues, analyze operating performance, and identify improvements to quality, efficiency, and reliability.

This is a hands-on plant engineering role for someone who enjoys being close to the manufacturing process, working with production teams, digging into data, and solving real-world process problems.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor, analyze, and report key operational and process parameters
• Read, interpret, and work with P&IDs and process flow diagrams to support troubleshooting, process improvements, and equipment modifications
• Audit manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and procedures against established SOPs
• Analyze process data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for improvementInvestigate process deviations, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions
• Serve as a technical resource to manufacturing teams in troubleshooting process and equipment-related issues
• Recommend process modifications to improve product quality, efficiency, reliability, and overall plant performance
• Work directly with production and plant leadership to solve operational problems and implement improvements
• Develop a strong understanding of the facility by working across various plant production processes

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (BSCE) required
• Minimum of 1 year of professional engineering experience within a batch, continuous, and/or liquid-process manufacturing environment such as food & beverage, chemicals, specialty ingredients, biofuels/ethanol, pharmaceuticals, or similar process industries
• Experience working with P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and process equipment within a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret process data and determine root causes
• Working knowledge of statistics and statistical/data-analysis tools
• Strong hands-on technical aptitude and willingness to work directly within the plant and around production equipment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Proactive, assertive, self-starting approach with the ability to take ownership of problems through resolution

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