Process Engineering Positions

We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. Were investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, were focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. The Engineer 3 sits within the Engineering Technical Track and provides engineering expertise to optimize plant operations through process design, troubleshooting, and efficiency improvements. This role moves beyond troubleshooting to designing and specifying plant operations, taking ownership of process improvements that impact multiple unit operations. The Engineer 3 operates with greater autonomy, overseeing complex projects, driving plant-wide optimizations, and mentoring junior engineers. This role collaborates cross functionally to drive standardization, reliability, and best practices across sites, supporting Primients commitment to safety , excellence, integrity, and growth. Engineering Project Execution: Lead and contribute to moderately complex engineering projects, designing and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality. Serve as a key technical resource, providing guidance and instructions to junior engineers, operators, and cross-functional teams. Support the development of technical expertise within the plant by mentoring less
- experienced engineers. Cross Function & Multi-Plant Collaboration: Collaborate with engineers, production teams, and leadership across sites to drive operational consistency, share best practices, and troubleshoot plant-wide challenges. Process Optimization & Troubleshooting: Analyze process performance data, identify inefficiencies, and develop independent solutions to optimize energy consumption, material usage, and production throughput. Work proactively to design process enhancements rather than reacting to troubleshooting alone. Regulatory & Compliance Standards: Ensure engineering projects and process changes comply with environmental, safety, quality, sustainability, and internal/external regulations. Data-driven Decision-Making : Collect, analyze, and report operational data to identify performance gaps, generate insights, and recommend process improvements. Use benchmarking and cross-plant comparisons to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Process Design (Material & Energy Balance, Fluid Dynamics, Process Control, Thermodynamics, Material of Construction & Compatibility, Equipment Sizing) Technical expertise in engineering principles in applicable areas Knowledgeable about project workflow and disciplines involved Microsoft Office, Outlook, SAP, CATS, Gensuite , etc ) Safety & environmental regulations and best practices Project management of complex projects Implementation of process changes and engineering improvement Root cause analysis Data driven Attention to safety, quality, sustainability BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Bio, Electrical Engineering or a related field from ABET accredited institution (required) Masters Degree in Engineering or a related field. (Certification in Six Sigma, Green Belt or Black Belt, and Lean Manufacturing (preferred) Required and/or Preferred Work Experience 5+ years of experience in engineering in related field (preferred) Experience leading optimization and cost reduction initiatives, including capital projects. (5+ years of experience in engineering in a continuing manufacturing environment. (Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies. (The annual pay range estimated for this position is $101,819.20
- $127,274.00 and is bonus eligible. Multiple Healthcare plan choices Dental and vision insurance Short
- and Long-Term Disability Paid holidays & vacation Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. 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 t