Senior Process Engineer: Industrial Automation & Startups

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer for the Oak Brook, IL area.

You will join a team delivering process design, equipment selection, and start-up support on capital projects. You’ll manage projects from $2MM to $10MM, lead client communications, and coordinate with vendors and construction teams. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of industrial project engineering and a background in sanitary design or process instrumentation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industrial project engineering experience.
• Experience in the food, dairy, beverage/brewery, or personal care industries is highly preferred.
• A practical understanding of sanitary design and process instrumentation principles.
• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is preferred but other engineering degrees may be considered based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement integrated process projects including equipment selection and installation specifications, vendor/contractor management, and start-up support.
• Lead integrated design-build projects ranging from $2MM to $10MM and manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasting.
• Develop proposals, lead project teams, and manage client relationships and site installation support.
• Travel as needed for project installation and start-up activities, client meetings, and trainings.

Skills

Process engineering

Automation

P&ID

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer for the Oak Brook, IL area.

You will join a team delivering process design, equipment selection, and start-up support on capital projects. You’ll manage projects from $2MM to $10MM, lead client communications, and coordinate with vendors and construction teams. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of industrial project engineering and a background in sanitary design or process instrumentation.