Capital Projects Engineer

Capital Projects Engineer

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market‑savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for a Capital Projects Engineer to join our team as the link between Engineering, Production, and Quality to support Amboy’s initiatives in capital projects. In this role, you’ll use your engineering knowledge and project management skills to coordinate, lead, and manage capital projects for the Amboy facility.

• Bid projects and review engineering information to ensure alignment with project objectives cross‑functionally, and track and manage project schedules while adhering to budget guidelines.
• Lead and manage all phases of capital projects, including scope work, development, engineering, implementation, and project management.
• Use data to recommend, evaluate, and implement new engineering projects, protocols, and parameters to improve production throughput, support quality/safety initiatives, or provide cost savings.
• Troubleshoot Amboy processes, including support in determining root causes for first pass quality failures.

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience working in manufacturing (ideally food or chemical industry).
• Ability to manage numerous projects or assignments and prioritize work.
• Strong communication skills with peers, management, plant employees, and contractors.
• Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on, logical, self‑starter mindset.

• An excellent salary, benefit offering, and development opportunities to include 401(k), stock purchase plans, and more.
• Opportunity to learn about all aspects of plant manufacturing and engineering.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
• Take your career to the next level and work with amazing people around the world.
• An opportunity to collaborate on site full time with a terrific team.

About Sensient
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best‑known brands.

About Sensient Flavors
Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading‑edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $95,000. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well‑being of our employees and their families.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.