Process Engineer - Agro Processing & Lean Improvements

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

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