Process Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Process Engineer to join our manufacturing facility outside Chicago. You will be a key technical resource, troubleshooting process issues, analyzing performance data, and identifying improvements to quality, efficiency, and reliability.

This hands-on role partners with production teams and plant leadership across complex batch and continuous processes. The ideal candidate has a BSCE and 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong data analysis and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in batch/continuous/liquid-process manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report key operational/process parameters.
• Read and interpret P&IDs and process flow diagrams.
• Audit processes and procedures against SOPs.
• Analyze data to identify trends and deviations, determine root causes.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams for troubleshooting.
• Recommend and implement process modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with production and plant leadership to solve problems.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Process flow diagrams

Process equipment

Job description

High-Impact Process Engineering Role with a Global Manufacturer | $90K-$100K + Bonus & Excellent Benefits

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dan Asher

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 per year

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

Position Overview

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.