Staff Engineer (100% Travel)

Niagara Bottling; Diamond Bar (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health & dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Staff Process Engineer – Aseptic and Beverage with 6+ years in beverage processing and 6+ years in engineering project management. This role focuses on designing CIP systems, leading cost-saving projects, and overseeing new beverage technologies.

Expect extensive travel (80–100%), collaboration with OEMs, and strict FDA compliance. Responsibilities include scoping projects, obtaining vendor quotes, and supporting commissioning, with a strong emphasis on process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years beverage processing or manufacturing experience.
• 6+ years in engineering project management.

Responsibilities

• Design batching and CIP systems for beverage lines (cold/hot fill, aseptic).
• Scope projects and obtain equipment quotes from vendors.
• Lead beverage tech, cost savings, efficiency improvements, and rollouts.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot equipment (UHT, aseptic components).
• Apply PLC programming knowledge and collaborate with OEMs.
• Support installation and commissioning with vendors and ops.
• Maintain FDA/compliance certifications and validations.
• Identify cost savings and develop business plans.
• Travel 10x4 schedule 80–100% (domestic/international).

Skills

Batching & CIP design

Process control

Project management

Vendor management

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Wonderware HMI

Ignition

Job description

Overview

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Position

Staff Process Engineer – Aseptic and Beverage (100% Travel)

Responsibilities

• Independently design batching and CIP systems for water and beverage lines, including cold fill, hot fill, CSD, and aseptic.
• Scope projects and obtain equipment quotes from vendors for new beverage processing lines.
• Lead new beverage technologies, cost savings, efficiency improvements, equipment retrofits, process improvements, and new product rollouts.
• Provide technical support to other departments and troubleshoot process equipment such as UHT, Aseptic valve cluster, and Aseptic tank.
• Apply strong understanding of PLC programming (Rockwell/OOP, HMI Wonderware, Ignition) and collaborate with OEMs on batching and process systems.
• Collaborate with vendors, corporate project managers, and operations to support equipment installation and ensure successful commissioning.
• Maintain compliance with process authorities and FDA related certifications and validations.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and develop business plans to realize savings.
• Travel requirement – 10x4 schedule 80–100% (domestic and international).

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 6Years of experience in beverage processing or manufacturing environment.
• 6Years of experience in engineering project management (including a combination of work experience and education).
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 10+Years of experience in beverage processing or manufacturing environment.
• 10+Years of experience in engineering project management (including a combination of work experience and education).

Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of batching and CIP systems for beverage manufacturing lines.
• Great knowledge of beverage products and processes (hot fill, cold fill, CSD, low acid aseptic).
• Strong understanding of the CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Verification) process.
• Project management skills: planning, budgeting, schedule tracking, vendor management, and cost controls.
• Strong verbal communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well in collaborative group environments and independently with limited direction.
• Good technical writing and presentation skills; proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.

Education

• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field (work experience and education may be combined).
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field.

Compensation

Typical Compensation Range: $107,514.38 – $153,208.01 per year (Salary) with a 10% annual bonus target.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full‑time team members; limited benefits for part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members.
• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical including virtual care, 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: enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
• Income protection: life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness, accident plan.
• Special discount programs: pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, airport parking.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities.
• Other benefits: see full list at https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.