Staff Engineer (100% Travel)

Niagara Bottling; Diamond Bar (CA); On-site; USD 107,514 - 153,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Staff Process Engineer specialized in Aseptic and Beverage systems. This role involves designing batching and CIP systems, managing projects, and providing technical support across beverage processing lines.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in beverage processing and engineering project management. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, and familiarity with PLC programming is essential. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Beverage processing or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Engineering Project Management.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design batching and CIP systems for beverage lines.
• Optimizing and validating new beverage processes.
• Provide technical support for equipment related issues.

Skills

Beverage processing experience

Engineering Project Management

PLC programming

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Technical writing and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Wonderware

Job description

Staff Process Engineer – Aseptic and Beverage

Staff Engineer (100% Travel)

The Staff Process Engineer – Aseptic and Beverage is responsible for independently designing batching and CIP system for different water and/or beverage (including hot fill and Aseptic lines) as well as scoping projects and obtaining equipment quotes from vendors for new beverage processing lines. These projects include but are not limited to new beverage technologies, cost savings, efficiency improvements, equipment retrofits, process improvements, new product rollouts, and other miscellaneous projects as dictated by customer needs. The position is also responsible for providing technical support to other departments.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical expertise and collaborate with OEMs in designing batching and CIP systems for water and beverage lines, including but not limited to cold fill, hot fill, CSD, and aseptic.
• Optimizing validating new beverage processes as well as optimizing the existing ones.
• Develop beverage equipment and process specifications to satisfy requirements of current products and future products.
• Initiate RFQ and collaborate with other Product Development teams to establish required specifications/parameters for beverage process equipment, including batching, thermal processing and filler.
• Provide continuous support to all beverage plants for new/existing equipment related issues.
• Ability to trouble shoot process equipment including but not limited to, UHT, Aseptic valve cluster, and Aseptic tank.
• Strong understanding of PLC programming (Rockwell/ HMI Wonderware/ Ignition) for the batching and process system.
• Collaborate with vendors, corporate project managers and operations to support beverage equipment installation and ensure successful commissioning.
• Experience working with process authorities and FDA related certification and validations.
• Work with appropriate cross functional teams to identify and implement process improvements to streamline equipment reliability.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and develop business plans to realize the savings.
• Travel requirement -10x4 schedule 80-100% (domestic and international).

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6 Years – Experience in Beverage processing or manufacturing environment
  • 6 Years – Experience in Engineering Project Management *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ Years– Experience in Beverage processing or manufacturing environment
  • 10+ Years – Experience Engineering Project Management *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of different batching and CIP systems for beverage manufacturing lines that would best fit line requirements.
• Great knowledge of beverage products and different beverage processes (including but are not limited to: hot fill, cold fill, CSD, and low acid aseptic)
• Great understanding of the CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Verification) process
• Project management competencies - planning, budgeting, schedule tracking, vendor management, and cost controls
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of PLC programming and HMI programming
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well in collaborative group environments
• Good technical writing and presentation skills
• Must be well organized
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and with limited direction
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or other related field

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$107,514.38 - $153,208.01 / Yearly

Bonus Target: 10% Annual

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

*Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

Niagara Plant Name: CORP-OFFSITE