Associate Process Engineer
IPS Custom Automation · Arlington, TX · 3 mo ago
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About the role
This role is intentionally designed for a high-potential engineer early in their career who wants to grow into a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical leader in complex industrial and energetic material systems.
Responsibilities
- Support design and development of industrial process systems (mechanical, thermal, fluid, and controls)
- Aid in system integration across equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure
- Participate in design reviews and engineering decision-making
- Support planning and execution of complex engineering programs from concept through commissioning
- Cook up coordination across engineering, fabrication, and installation teams
- Help solve real-world technical challenges in manufacturing environments
- Participate in technical discussions with customers and stakeholders
- Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities
- Gain exposure to full lifecycle system deployment
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 0–5 years of experience (internships/co-ops count)
- Exposure to manufacturing, process systems, or industrial environments preferred
Qualifications
- Highly curious and motivated to learn complex physical systems
- Comfortable working in hands-on, industrial environments
- Strong communicator who can grow into a technical leader
- Able to think across disciplines (process, mechanical, controls, operations)
Skills
- An engineer at heart (mechanical, chemical, systems, or similar)
Benefits
- Generous employer contribution to the Employee portion of medical insurance (75+%)
- Dental, Vision, and Gap insurance offered
- Employer-paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
- 401(k) employer match and immediately vested
- Generous paid time off policy
Pay
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Schedule
- ~10% travel for installation, commissioning, and customer support