Process Engineer

Internetwork Expert; Town of Amherst (WI); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO + holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Flexible work schedule

Descripción de la vacante

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to design, develop, and implement sanitary process systems for the food and beverage industry. This hands-on role covers concept through commissioning, ensuring quality, safety, and operational excellence.

You will work with clients, internal teams, contractors, and vendors, preparing PFDs, P&IDs, specifications, and mass balances, and you must be willing to travel 30–50% to client sites for reviews and start-ups.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, 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%).
• Detail-oriented, collaborative engineer in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Responsabilidades

• Design and layout fluid process systems including batching, CIP/COP, pasteurization, and heat exchange.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, SOPs, and SSOPs.
• Size and specify process equipment, pumps, valves, instrumentation, and utility systems.
• Prepare performance specifications and RFQs and coordinate with vendors.
• Identify process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align engineering, project management, and start-up activities.
• Provide field supervision or support during installation, commissioning, and site visits.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Process engineering

AutoCAD

MS Office

Sanitary design

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Process engineering tools

Descripción del empleo

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking an experiencedProcess Engineerto 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.