Process Engineer - Fluid Milk - DeWitt (BDW)

Byrne Dairy; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day 1

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus programs

Job summary

Byrne is seeking a Process Engineer to lead process improvements in dairy manufacturing, including receiving, batching, pasteurization, and storage for fluid milk and other ingredients.

You will diagnose problems, support design and instrumentation, and help optimize SCADA and control systems across multiple facilities in upstate New York.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma is required.
• Dairy processing education and/or experience are strongly preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, machine HMIs, motor/servo drives, and process instrumentation is preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience in industrial process automation is preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-site manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with industrial utilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems and identify improvement opportunities using critical thinking and judgement.
• Support fluid milk process design and instrumentation selection for improvements, including P&IDs and device specifications.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical control systems, HMIs, and related instrumentation for machines and processes.
• Design, implement, and execute process data collection and analysis.
• Update SCADA programming and related controls as needed to optimize performance.
• Assist in maintenance and support of SCADA and other industrial software systems.
• Mentor and train employees in duties and skills as assigned.

Skills

PLC

HMI

Servo drives

Process instrumentation

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

SCADA systems

Industrial controls

Job description

Process Engineer

Why Byrne

At Byrne, we foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professionalism. Our greatest strength lies in the exceptional talent and dedication of our team members across every part of the organization. We value their contributions and ensure they’re recognized, rewarded, and compensated in ways that reflect their impact and expertise.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary Range – $88,000 - $116,500 per year
• Competitive bonus programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available day 1 of employment
• Supplemental benefits available on day 30 of employment
• Eligible for 401 (k) with a company match available on day 90 of employment
• Educational Support via tuition reimbursement and scholarship program

Work Shift and Location

6750 Benedict Road W East Syracuse, NY 13057

3156 Byrne Hollow Crossing Cortland, NY 13045

Monday - Friday

Job Overview

The Process Engineer plays a key role in executing assigned Engineering tasks. This includes providing sound judgement and expertise related to receiving, batching, pasteurization, and storage processes for fluid milk and other raw ingredients.

Key Responsibilities

• Use critical thinking and expert judgement to diagnose problems and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support fluid milk process design and instrumentation selection for operational and capital improvements, including the development of P&IDs, device specifications, and related materials.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical control systems, electromechanical equipment, and related instrumentation and controls for machines and manufacturing processes
• Design, implement, and execute process data collection and analysis.
• Identify and execute recommended and required logical and visual programming changes to SCADA systems and equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance and support of SCADA and other industrial software systems
• Mentor and train employees in duties and skills of this role as assigned or required
• Actively support the lifecycle of change and configuration management for equipment and processes
• Generate and maintain comprehensive documentation in well-organized repositories, including but not limited to proposed and approved changes, trial and production configurations, maintenance activities, performance/quality reporting, and related communications.
• Track and regularly report on key performance metrics to leadership as assigned.
• Develop and present potential actions/changes to lower risk, increase value/benefits, and/or leverage available resources to improve work cell performance.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers, external vendors, and within the organization.
• Lead and support development of capital project planning and support strategic capital planning processes.
• Develop subject matter expertise within the industry for equipment, processes, and innovation to support strategic initiatives.
• Partner with other departments to foster innovation, support product launches, improve operational performance and support the company’s strategic initiatives.
• Responsible for leading a culture of continuous improvement in all areas while balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results.

Min. Qualifications

• Minimum of GED or High School Diploma is required.
• Dairy processing education and/or experience are strongly preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, machine HMIs, motor/servo drives, process instrumentation (proximity, temperature, level, conductivity, pressure) strongly preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience in industrial process automation preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-site manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with industrial utilities a plus.

Byrne

Headquartered in LaFayette, Byrne is a Central New York-based dairy company with a legacy spanning over 90 years. Its operations include an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, as well as an ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville. Byrne also maintains warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, along with a dedicated ice cream center in Syracuse. As a recognized industry leader, Byrne continues to drive innovation at the forefront of dairy processing and product development.