Engineer II, iPROOF

About the role

The Engineer 2 supports the smooth operation of assigned plant areas or systems through troubleshooting, process optimization, and capital project or non-capital project execution. This role focuses on maximizing output and improving energy use while minimizing cost and downtime. This role takes on broader technical ownership across multiple unit operations, develops independent process improvements, and collaborates cross-functionally with engineers, operations, and technical teams.

This role serves as a key technical resource for plant operations, taking on responsibilities such as process ownership and optimization, engineering assignments and project management, technical troubleshooting and support, cross-functional collaboration, performance monitoring and decision-making, and maintaining regulatory and technical awareness.

Responsibilities

• Process Ownership & Optimization: Take technical ownership of multiple unit operations, ensuring process efficiency, reliability, and alignment with safety and quality standards. Identify and implement improvements to optimize energy consumption, material usage, and production efficiency (e.g., enzymes, water and minimizing waste).
• Engineering Assignments & Project Management: Manage engineering assignments, including process studies, system optimizations, and capital projects. Oversee project execution, from scope development and budgeting to procurement and implementation. Implement control and narrative updates to resolve programming issues, install new equipment, and improve logic processes.
• Technical Troubleshooting and Support: Serve as a key resource for troubleshooting process upsets, assisting with start ups and shutdowns and conducting root cause analysis (RCA) to drive corrective actions and improve plant reliability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Equipment SME’s, procurement teams, vendors, and corporate engineering to design and troubleshoot processes. Engage the engineers across sites to benchmark performance and share best practices.
• Performance Monitoring & Decision-Making: Monitor plant performance, track and communicate KPIs to both operators and plant/company leadership and recommend process adjustments based on data analysis. Develop independent solutions to address process pain points rather than relying on assigned projects.

Requirements

• Required Education/Certifications: BS in Chemical, Bio or a related field from ABET accredited institution. Certifications in Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement. Certification in Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, KT).
• Required Experience: 2-3 years post-graduation work experience. Previous manufacturing experience or related field preferred. Previous capital project implementation experience preferred. PID Updates/creation experience preferred. Programming experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• General Chemistry and Biology
• Basic mathematical and physics principals
• Biomanufacturing unit ops knowledge
• Safety best practices in a manufacturing facility
• Chemical/mechanical engineering principles
• Quality/food safety knowledge
• Microsoft Office (Excel specific)
• Understanding of process flows
• Organization skills
• Time management & prioritization
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Project Management
• Maintains regulatory and technical awareness
• Ability to demonstrate findings
• Ability to coordinate efforts of others

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely lift up to 55 pounds without mechanical assistance
• Ability to climb vertical ladders up to 15 feet in height
• Ability to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs repeatedly throughout a shift
• Ability to remain standing for extended periods, up to one hour at a time
• Ability to perform frequent bending and twisting motions at the waist and knees
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, with flexibility to adjust to alternative schedules as business needs require

Total Rewards

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $82,553.60 - $102,567.00 and is bonus eligible. Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• Competitive Pay
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future