Senior Process Engineer

Did you love building as a kid? Do you enjoy taking something apart, just to figure out how to put it back together? Do you geek out on robots? Our engineers drive packaging innovation, creating new ways to improve – and increase – performance. We’re passionate about designing custom equipment that exceeds our customers’ expectations. Our engineers partner closely not only with our customers, but also with peers across sales, manufacturing, and assembly.

We offer rewarding, challenging opportunities throughout the world, across multiple packaging segments. If you’re excited by how machines work and want to make them better, we want to talk to you.

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Techni Blend is looking for a Senior Process Engineer who is responsible for the design, optimization, and implementation of fluid and thermal process systems for the food and beverage industry. This role involves leading projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and driving continuous improvement in process efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.

Are you passionate about this work?

Process Design & Engineering

• Develop and interpret process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and mass/energy balances.
• Design and layout fluid process systems and mechanical solutions using Solid Works 3D to customers process and equipment needs.
• Size and specify process equipment such as pumps, valves, heat exchangers, CIP systems, pasteurizers, and filtration units.
• Create assembly drawings for manufacturing and supporting documentation.

Project Execution

• Lead process engineering activities for projects from concept through commissioning including Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly drawings, revisions and supporting documentation, including on-site installation and start-up testing.
• Prepare RFQs, performance specifications, and vendor evaluations.
• Ensure proper sizing, selection, and procurement of equipment, instrumentation, and services are selected for each project.

Optimization & Troubleshooting

• Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities for efficiency, yield improvement, and cost reduction.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process deviations.
• Perform process capability studies and risk assessments.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain accurate process documentation. This includes:
• Best practices and procedures
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Technical Manuals and Training
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance guides
• Operation Manuals
• Ensure our designs and equipment are in compliance with food safety regulations and our customer and company standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Operations, QA, Maintenance, Controls Engineering) both internally and externally.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a Pro Mach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

Education: BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering (or related field).

Experience: 5+ years in process engineering for food & beverage or dairy systems.

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Skills:

• Strong knowledge of heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermal processes.
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Familiarity with CIP systems,…