Process Engineer

Ethanolproducer; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance operations at their facility in Wahpeton, ND. This role involves optimizing processes, managing capital projects, and collaborating with various teams for continuous improvement. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and 3–7 years of relevant experience, alongside strong communication and technical skills. Application includes a resume and cover letter to the indicated email.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing.
• 3–7 years of experience in process, manufacturing, or plant engineering.
• Proficiency with industrial control and engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capital projects from design through installation.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency.
• Analyze process data and performance trends.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors and support new technologies.

Skills

Process and operations expertise

Project management skills

Clear communication

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

3–7 years of engineering experience

Tools

DCS/HMI/SCADA systems

Excel/BI

Job description

Process Engineer Details

Job Title: Process Engineer

Company: Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits

Location: Wahpeton, ND

Job Description & Requirements

Role Overview: Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits (LBDS) is looking for a Process Engineer to join our team at the production facility in Wahpeton, North Dakota. In this role, you’ll help improve the safety, efficiency, and performance of our yeast manufacturing operations by working on process improvements and capital projects. You’ll collaborate with a variety of teams across the site to solve technical challenges, support new initiatives, and drive continuous improvements in our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support capital projects (CAPEX) from design through installation, commissioning, and hand‑off, ensuring safety, budget, and timeline alignment.
• Optimize manufacturing processes across fermentation, utilities, sanitation, and packaging to improve efficiency, yield, reliability, and cost.
• Analyze process data and performance trends using control systems and analytical tools to troubleshoot issues and strengthen process control.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including process specifications, drawings, SOPs, and change‑control records.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers, supporting equipment selection, scope definition, and quality installation.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Production and Maintenance to support new technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Technical Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing.
  • 3–7 years of experience in process, manufacturing, or plant engineering.
  • Strong process and operations expertise, including fermentation, utilities, CIP/SIP sanitation, packaging, mechanical systems, and the ability to interpret PFDs, P&IDs, and other technical documentation.
  • Proficiency with industrial control and engineering tools, including DCS/HMI/SCADA systems, data analysis (data historians, Excel/BI), and experience managing project budgets, estimates, and cost control.
• Personal Abilities
  • Clear communicator with ability to explain technical concepts across multiple levels of the organization.
  • Strong organization, prioritization, and project management skills.
  • Collaborative mindset; able to influence and build alignment across teams.
• Must live on or around Wahpeton; relocation package may be offered.

Application Instructions

If you think you are a good fit, please submit your resume and cover letter to Marina Melo at [e-mail].