Process Engineer Intern

About the role

Ohly is the third largest yeast extract producer in the world with sites in Germany and the USA. We develop, produce and deliver high-quality yeast-based flavours and specialty powders. Ohly is part of the $17.6 bn turnover Associated British Food (ABF) Group, which includes Primark, Ovaltine, Twinings, AB Enzymes and is the world’s second largest producer of both sugar and baker’s yeast. ABF takes a long‑term perspective on investment, stimulates entrepreneurship by giving high degrees of autonomy to operational businesses, and invests in selecting and developing the right people. This Process Engineer Intern position is based in Boyceville, Wisconsin, USA, requires no travel, and involves >50% of work hours using finger/hand dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Work with Operations Team (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety) to improve output and efficiency of production processes including Spray Drying, Blending, Separations, or Enzymatic reactions
• Develop and improve mass, energy, cost, and labor balance modeling
• Implement and optimize process controls
• Develop strategies to improve process performance
• Update Process & Instrumentation Diagrams
• Create/revise procedures and instructions
• Ensure all departments are generally aware of process work, and affected personnel are informed
• Work collaboratively with operators on all changes
• Support ‘upward’ flow of ideas and concerns
• Actively participate in daily production meetings
• Demonstrates safety takes priority and insists on strict adherence to safety policies/procedures
• Support and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and the Food Safety Plan
• Participates in the Ohly Americas safety program including but not limited to attending weekly, monthly, and annual safety training

Required Education and Experience

• Pursuing a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, or other engineering field
• Minimum GPA of 2.8
• High school diploma required

Skills

• Self‑starter, independent, flexible
• Hands‑on, Operations focus
• Creative, resourceful learner
• Comprehensive oral and written skills
• Observant with ability to investigate and interpret data accurately
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Assists with employee training as required