Senior Thermal Processing Engineer

2 days ago


Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States CPM Holdings, Inc. Full time
Job Title: Senior Thermal Processing Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Thermal Processing Engineer to join our dynamic team at CPM Holdings, Inc. This is a key role within our organization, working closely with a collaborative team-based selling model.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a small application engineering team and optimizing thermal processing systems for a wide range of equipment and product applications, including dryers, ovens, and roasting equipment. This role requires a deep understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer to ensure product performance.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct customer technology needs assessments, align with engineering standards, technology decisions, and product sizing on a wide range of products.
  • Lead applications integration work for innovation and development projects.
  • Manage, develop, and provide technical guidance to 2-3 applications engineers.
  • Develop relationships with current and new EPC companies as a trusted advisor.
  • Conduct thermal analysis and simulations to optimize system performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, project management, and engineering, to define project requirements and technical specifications/solutions.
  • Conduct on-site process audits for customers to maximize efficiency of existing equipment.
  • Support customer and product testing in the Innovation Lab.
  • Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements, competitive offerings, and regulatory changes.
  • Conduct product presentations to showcase the value of our solutions.
  • Clearly articulate CPM's technology offerings and value proposition at trade shows and customer meetings.
  • Provide feedback to improve existing offerings and opportunity areas for new product development.
  • Manage project timelines to ensure milestones and deliverables are met on schedule.
  • Responsive to requests and inquiries from internal and external customers.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of technical experience in food, thermal, industrial processing.
  • Experience leading complex projects and R&D activities.
  • Experience managing and developing others.
  • Experience with project development for EPC managed projects.
  • Proficiency in CAD software and process simulation tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team selling environment.
  • Strong communication skills.
Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Must have thermal processing or industrial drying experience.
  • Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.

CPM Holdings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Holdings, Inc. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.



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