Process Engineer – USA – VIE Contract 18 months (M/W)

Lesaffre Iberica SA; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Chester, PA is seeking a Process Engineer. The role involves optimizing fermentation and blending processes while supporting CAPEX projects and driving improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and be ready to tackle technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAPEX projects and budgeting.
• Knowledge of fermentation and downstream processes.
• Strong understanding of blending processes.

Responsibilities

• Support and scale CAPEX projects (equipment sizing, vendor selection).
• Optimize fermentation and downstream processes.
• Implement new equipment and run industrial trials.

Skills

Process optimization

Project management

Equipment sizing

Energy reduction

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Discover West Chester, PA

Just outside Philadelphia, West Chester blends small-town charm with big-city access. Home to university vibes, cozy coffee shops, and vibrant American culture, you’ll enjoy a friendly community, scenic nature spots, and weekend trips to NYC, Washington D.C., or the beaches ️️.

️ What you’ll do

As our new Process Engineer, you’ll dive into technical challenges and lead exciting improvement projects:

Support and scale CAPEX projects (equipment sizing, vendor selection, budgeting)
Optimize fermentation and downstream processes (centrifuge, spray drying)
Drive water and energy reduction initiatives
Improve blending processes for both dry and liquid formats
Coordinate continuous improvement with production managers
️ Implement new equipment, verify spare parts, plan maintenance
Run industrial trials to test and validate process upgrades