Senior Process Engineer - Hands-on Equipment Design

Bestlogic Staffing; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BestLogic Staffing is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a confidential role with a leading engineered-equipment manufacturer. You will work closely with the Director of Engineering, learning the company’s technology and applications, and gradually taking on broader technical leadership responsibilities.

The role requires hands-on experience with engineered industrial equipment (pressure, temperature, steam, gases, heat transfer) and strong collaboration with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Senior-level experience in process engineering, applications engineering, equipment engineering, or a related technical role.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat transfer, pressure systems, and process controls.
• Hands-on experience with engineered industrial equipment involving pressure, temperature, steam, gases, process liquids, or similar process conditions.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting P&IDs, process-flow diagrams, instrumentation specifications, and control-system requirements.
• Experience developing technical solutions based on customer processes and operating requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing, and field-service teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and technical decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to customers, engineers, suppliers, and senior leadership.
• Interest in developing into a broader engineering leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Director of Engineering to understand products, technologies, and customer applications.
• Consult with customers to understand manufacturing processes, requirements, and challenges.
• Translate requirements into practical, safe equipment solutions.
• Develop process concepts, specifications, operating requirements, and design criteria for custom equipment.
• Perform engineering calculations related to pressure, temperature, flow, and heat transfer.
• Review P&IDs, instrumentation, layouts, and control-system strategies.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers through design and execution.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, instrumentation, and control-system issues.
• Provide technical support to customers, manufacturing, field-service, suppliers, and project teams.
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Improve standards, documentation, design practices, and execution processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering team members.
• Assume progressively greater responsibility for projects and leadership.

Skills

Problem-solving

Process design

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

P&ID review

Cross-functional leadership

Documentation

Engineering judgment

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Job description

BestLogic Staffing is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a confidential role with a leading engineered-equipment manufacturer. You will work closely with the Director of Engineering, learning the company’s technology and applications, and gradually taking on broader technical leadership responsibilities.

The role requires hands-on experience with engineered industrial equipment (pressure, temperature, steam, gases, heat transfer) and strong collaboration with customers and internal teams.