Process Engineer I — Fast-Track Growth & Ownership

1101 Primary Products Ingredients Americas LLC; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Healthcare plan options

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Primient in Decatur, IL, is hiring an Engineer 1 for a structured development path designed for new graduates. You will gain hands-on experience across multiple process areas, shadow seasoned operators, and progressively take ownership of projects within a collaborative team.

Graduates with a BS in Chemical Engineering or related field will join a program that accelerates learning in manufacturing and process engineering, with clear ladder progression from Engineer 1 to Sr. leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of basic chemical unit operations.
• Internships, placements or work experience are useful but not essential – training provided.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate safely within Primient’s manufacturing facilities and shadow technicians.
• Assist in troubleshooting and improving process flow and unit operations.
• Own and optimize an assigned process area and monitor performance.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and drive process improvements.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors to implement installations and enhancements.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Eng

Strong communication

Knowledge of basic chemical unit ops

Internships / work experience in chem

Education

BSc in Chemical Engineering or related

Job description

Primient in Decatur, IL, is hiring an Engineer 1 for a structured development path designed for new graduates. You will gain hands-on experience across multiple process areas, shadow seasoned operators, and progressively take ownership of projects within a collaborative team.

Graduates with a BS in Chemical Engineering or related field will join a program that accelerates learning in manufacturing and process engineering, with clear ladder progression from Engineer 1 to Sr. leadership roles.