Process Engineer

1 month ago


Lafayette, United States Primient Full time
Process Engineer

Lafayette, IN

Looking to speed the progress of your engineering career? Join a market a leader in ingredient manufacturing that is investing in people, plant, and technologies.       

ABOUT PRIMIENT

Established yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. Yet we’re also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.

Inspired by a meaningful purpose: we use renewable sources to produce plant-based ingredients for some of the world’s best-known brands. It feels good to produce safe, high-quality, sustainable products – that go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing.

Poised for a new era of success: we’re investing in our plants to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Our Engineers will be key to leading projects and programs that help us to shape the technical future of our business – guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Process Engineer role provides the opportunity to build out your experience and expertise.  You’ll quickly gain exposure to wide-ranging challenges, technologies, and processes. You can make a value-adding difference to both process improvement and capital project execution.

Your career development will be enhanced through working alongside expert colleagues in a highly collaborative team environment. You’ll also join our structured development program through our Engineering Ladder, a clear out-line of what steps are available. As your skills and experience grow, so will your responsibilities and impact.

Production Engineer > Staff Process Engineer > Process Engineer > Senior Engineer> Principal Engineer > Snr Leadership  

Key responsibilities: Process Engineer

  • Conducts and/or participates in engineering projects

  • Monitors day to day production results

  • Translates process to flow sheet representation

  • Designs and specifies operation of plant processes

  • Assists in preparing proposals. Develops findings, draws conclusions and makes recommendations. Prepares engineering reports, cost estimates and process transmittals.  

  • Contributes to the design of moderately complex engineering projects or handles parts of a major project.  

  • Contributes ideas for safer, less expensive or new techniques whether or not situation is related to a specific project.  

  • Is responsible for meeting engineering assignments within time and budget constraints.  

  • Maintains technical skill and knowledge at state of the art level.  

  • Works with other engineers and production personnel at other plants, as well as their home location. Contacts or visits other manufacturing facilities as necessary. Has contact with Sales, Marketing and Accounting, administrative functions and suppliers and professional organizations.  

  • Provide technical supervision and instructions to process operators. Assists entry level professionals in procedural as well as technical matters.  

  • Work on a wider range of troubleshooting problems; use basic knowledge of the process and creative thinking to solve problems and recommend corrective action. 

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for engineers who strive for excellence and are eager for more responsibility.  

  • Bachelors of Science in Chemical/ABE Engineering, Mechanical, or related engineering field

  • Minimum of 5-7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Working knowledge of basic chemical unit operations and PSM systems.

It is useful, but certainly not essential, if you have experience in:

  • Chemical processes or production
  • Experience in Corn Wet Milling or Food Manufacturing
  • Natural gas or steam tube dryers, rotary vacuum filters, dewatering presses, centrifugal separation
  • Experience with pollution control device specifications (scrubbers, stacks, RTOs)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Rewards & benefits
Competitive salary with performance linked enhancements / 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans / Healthcare / Medical insurance

Working with us in Lafayette 

Lafayette is home to one of our longest standing corn milling Primient plants. Lafayette prides itself on their strong links to the surrounding local communities. At Lafayette, there is a family feel combined with a strong focus on safety, excellence, and improvement. Lafayette is one of the most environmentally friendly sites of its kind in the country, having switched from coal power to natural gas.    

Relocating to Lafayette (or our region) 

Home to Purdue University, the Lafayette metropolitan area has a population of nearly a quarter of a million and is located 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 125 miles southeast of Chicago. Central Lafayette has an urban feel, with greener suburbs surrounding it. There is a diverse and vibrant cultural scene, with many independent restaurants and shops, plus numerous festivals through the summer.  

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are passionate believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, thrive and progress.

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.


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