Remote Dairy Process Engineer - Cheese & Food Systems

Kovalus Separation Solutions, Inc.; Stratford (WI); Remote; USD 112,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401K with company match

Educational assistance program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kovalus Separation Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to design, analyze, optimize, and support industrial dairy processing systems. You will work on liquid and cheese projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with customers, regulators, sales, and cross-functional teams.

The role involves remote work with 20–30% travel, full-time employment, and opportunities to lead commissioning, startup, and performance verification at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, bio-systems, or electrical engineering is required.
• 5+ years’ experience in the sanitary dairy process industry.
• Mass and energy transfer calculations; piping system flow/pressure calculations; pump/valve/line sizing.
• Familiarity with 3-A, ASME, FDA, USDA standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit and review customer process lines; assist on conceptual design of cheese process.
• Provide input for equipment sizing, high-level PFDs and P&IDs; support proposals.
• Lead fabrication reviews, FATs, and installation oversight; coordinate with project teams.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors degree in chemical, mechanical, bio-systems, or electrical engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Job description

Kovalus Separation Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to design, analyze, optimize, and support industrial dairy processing systems. You will work on liquid and cheese projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with customers, regulators, sales, and cross-functional teams.

The role involves remote work with 20–30% travel, full-time employment, and opportunities to lead commissioning, startup, and performance verification at customer sites.