Senior Process Engineer - Paper and Corrugating

Hoerbiger; Waukegan (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive environment

Inclusive workplace

401(k) with matching contributions

Health insurance (medical, dental, 
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FSA and HSA options

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer specializing in paper and corrugating at our Waukegan, IL facility. You will lead steam and condensate projects, develop process diagrams, and oversee on-site installation and start-up with customer collaboration.

REQUISITES include 5+ years in manufacturing, a mechanical/chemical or paper science degree, and strong skills in simulation and control logic.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of paper industry experience, with machine drying and steam operations.
• Ability to interpret control system logic and use analytical tools to design steam systems.
• Five years of manufacturing experience and strong project follow-through.
• Bachelor-level engineering degree as specified.

Responsibilities

• Lead steam and condensate projects in paper mills to meet technical and financial goals.
• Develop scopes, schedules, and objectives with customers and teams.
• Create and review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specs, and piping sizing; perform field work.
• Design steam condensate systems using Deublin tools and spot-check calculations.
• Prepare technical reports, datasheets, and capital proposals.
• Oversee on-site installation, start-up, and operator training.

Skills

Paper industry experience

Steam & condensate design

Project management

Manufacturing experience

Control systems logic

Simulation tools proficiency

Strong communication

Travel 30-50%

Industrial environment adaptability

Education

B.S. Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or B.S. Paper Science

Tools

Deublin simulation program

Job description

Senior Process Engineer - Paper and Corrugating Job Description Senior Process Engineer - Paper and Corrugating

Your Mission

As a Senior Process Engineer specializing in paper and corrugating, you will play a critical role in obtaining, managing, and executing steam and condensate customer projects to meet customer and Deublin objectives for performance, reliability, and profitability. Leveraging your expertise, you will lead capital process improvement projects, troubleshoot technical issues, and drive innovation to enhance our competitive position in the market. This role reports to the engineering manager in the paper and corrugating team.

How you will make a difference

• Lead impactful projects: Execute steam and condensate projects to achieve the technical and financial goals of the project. Projects are paper mill dryer drainage systems, steam conditioning systems, and steam coil and pocket ventilation drainage systems.
• Collaborate effectively: Partner with customers to develop project scopes, schedules, and objectives, ensuring successful execution and satisfaction.
• Create innovative designs: Create, review, and release of new and updated Process Flow Diagrams, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, equipment specifications and pipe sizing, including field work and drafting. Create process flowsheets and design machine steam and condensate systems using Deublin proprietary simulation program and calculations
• Deliver measurable results: Win new capital projects by producing technical reports to demonstrate productivity increases, efficiency gains and reduced energy consumption for paper mills. Prepare capital project proposals, datasheets, and written specifications.
• Drive operational excellence: Participate in and oversee on-site installation and commissioning of new steam and condensate systems, including start-up, post-start-up and operator training at paper mills. Provide follow-up technical support and service. Assist paper mills with troubleshooting aspects of steam and condensate systems and dryer drainage systems
• Support growth: Engage in technical and commercial activities to grow revenues and margins for the paper market. Provide sales support for systems offerings, including creation of value propositions.

What you should be good at

• Paper Industry experience. Minimum three years’ experience with paper machines, paper drying and paper machine drying equipment, including controls technology and steam specialty operations required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with complex steam and condensate simulation and design program(s), understand and interpret fundamental control system logic, and use analytical and mathematical tools to interpret data and design paper machine steam and condensate systems.
• Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or B.S. in Paper Science
• Strong project management skills with a results-driven mindset.
• Proficiency with simulation tools, control systems logic, and process design software.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to outline, write and present effective technical and commercial materials to top management, groups of managers, and customers.
• Willingness to work in industrial environments and production atmosphere and climb in/around equipment
• Willing and able to travel 30%-50% of time.

What you can look forward to

• Professional Development: Educational assistance programs and opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive Environment: A stable, team-based culture that values collaboration and innovation.
• Inclusive Workplace: Join a company committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA options. Generous PTO and paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
• Compensation: This is a salaried exempt position with a pay range from $89,279 - $133,917 per year. Pay will be based on qualifications and experience.
• Location: This role is based at the Deublin Company facility in Waukegan, IL. The role will work onsite through training period with opportunity to transition to Hybrid (up to two days remote) based upon performance, and following a 90-day introductory period.
• Travel: 30%-50% travel to customer and potential customer sites.

Who we are

Hoerbiger Rotary Solutions/Deublin Company is the leading manufacturer of Rotating Unions and Electrical Slip Rings- devices that allow the transfer of pressurized fluid or electricity from a stationary source into rotating machinery. Deublin spans the world with 13 offices including 5 manufacturing plants and wholly owned subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. In Waukegan, the award-winning, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant, comprises approximately 200,000 sq. ft. accommodating administration, sales, marketing, Engineering, manufacturing, research, and development as well as a complete training facility.

Join our global team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values—Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness—we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact.