Process Engineer

Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Description

As a Process Engineer, you will play a crucial role in testing and separating waste materials from liquids and solids, ensuring that specific readings meet defined technical specifications. You will collect samples, run lab tests using a tabletop centrifuge, and adjust settings as necessary to achieve desired results. Your findings will be compiled into comprehensive reports for customer review. This position involves travel within the U.S. for pilot testing at customer sites using mobile centrifuge units.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test waste material samples using a tabletop centrifuge in a laboratory setting.
• Adjust centrifuge speed and add polymers as needed to optimize the separation process.
• Measure and record the characteristics of separated solids and liquids, such as waste thickness and water clarity.
• Compile test results into detailed reports and communicate findings to customers.
• Conduct pilot tests at customer sites using mobile centrifuge units.
• Collaborate with sales teams and customers to ensure satisfaction with testing results.
• Travel 50-75% of the time within the U.S. to perform on-site testing.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Agricultural/Biological Systems, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in process engineering or a similar role in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proven experience in process optimization, continuous improvement, and project management.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of process engineering principles and practices.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel a minimum of 50%.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead cross-functional projects.
• Flexibility with work hours, with the possibility of compensatory days off following extensive travel or consecutive workdays.
• Recent graduates will be considered for training opportunities.

Work Environment

This role offers a flexible work schedule, where you can adjust your start and end times as long as you complete 40 hours per week. Travel within the U.S. is a significant component, requiring comfort with frequent travel. The work environment promotes continuous improvement and is situated in a manufacturing setting, with a focus on waste testing and separation processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kenosha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kenosha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $30 - $35