Senior Process Engineer - Milwaukee

LSI - Logical Systems Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 104,400 - 117,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Fitness Membership Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Milwaukee, WI. Candidates should possess 7–12 years of process engineering experience, preferably in industries like food & beverage or pharmaceuticals. The role involves leading complex design projects, mentoring junior engineers, and engaging with clients to support business growth. Competitive salary ranging from $104,400 to $117,450 annually, with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and work-life balance programs.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years' experience in process engineering (F&B, pharma, chemical or related industries).
• Ability to travel 20–30% annually depending on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex process mechanical designs from concept through construction.
• Provide technical oversight of junior engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Serve as primary client-facing technical advisor on process/mechanical systems.
• Mentor, coach and develop engineering staff.

Skills

Process engineering

Client communication

3D design tools

Cross-discipline technical reviews

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering

Tools

Plant 3D

Job description

Senior Process Engineer

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Salary: $104,400–$117,450 per year.

Reports to Operations Director.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex process mechanical designs from concept through construction.

Core Technical Leadership

• Develop and approve equipment specifications, process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs), process simulations and validation protocols.
• Perform and oversee process modeling, simulations, and mass/energy balances to validate designs and support scale‑up activities.
• Lead or participate in process safety reviews (HAZOP, PHA) and ensure compliance with regulatory codes and standards (PSHA, 3A, EHEDG, NFPA, etc.).
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and process optimization studies for clients.

Project and Discipline Oversight

• Provide technical oversight of junior engineers, ensuring high‑quality deliverables.
• Estimate engineering hours, monitor budgets, and provide schedule oversight for process deliverables.
• Develop and maintain process discipline standards, best practices, and quality procedures to ensure consistency across projects.

Client and Business Development Engagement

• Serve as primary client‑facing technical advisor on process/mechanical systems.
• Act as subject matter expert in client workshops, technical reviews/audits, and proposal presentations, contributing to business growth.
• Partner with business development team to develop technical content for proposals, scopes of work and estimates.

Leadership & Field Support

• Mentor, coach and develop engineering staff; provide feedback to support career growth.
• Support construction, commissioning and start‑ups as technical authority, both onsite and remote.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience/Abilities

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering.
• 7–12 years’ experience in process engineering (F&B, pharma, chemical or related industries).
• Strong knowledge of 3D design tools (Plant 3D, laser scans).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑discipline technical reviews and manage deliverable quality.
• Excellent client communication skills; ability to present to clients/executives.
• Ability to travel 20–30% annually depending on project needs.

BENEFITS

Our Work‑Life Balance Benefits are designed to attract and reward our employees, which includes healthcare, life, supplemental insurance and wellbeing benefits.

Healthcare And Insurance Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company‑paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
• Short‑Term Disability (Supplemental Option)
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Supplemental Option)
• Health Savings Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing Benefits

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Retirement – 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Dependent Care (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement
• Paid Time‑off for Charitable Involvement