Sr. Process Engineer- Liquid and Cheese

PROCESS ENGINEER

Location

Stratford WI or Willmar MN

Onsite, Hybrid or Fully Remote

Onsite

Status

Full-time

Reports To

Cheese Group Process Engineering Manager

FLSA Status

Exempt

Management Position 

No

 Compensation $111,621-$151,017

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position will apply engineering principles to design, analyze, optimize, and support industrial food and dairy processing systems. The role supports liquid and cheese projects from conceptual design through commissioning and startup, working closely with customers, regulation authorities, sales, project management, mechanical design, automation, manufacturing, and field teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales Support

Process Design and Engineering:

• Prepare detailed calculations for mass and energy balances, heat transfer for both production and CIP
• Collaborate with other engineers and equipment vendors to specify process equipment such as pumps, valves, heat exchangers, piping systems
• Prepare technical documentation including complete P&IDs, process descriptions, and specifications for use in project execution
• Prepare components lists for procurement

Project Support and Execution

Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement

Other Duties

• On request, give technological support and advice to coworkers in the organization and/or customer’s organization
• Attend relevant continuing education classes (i.e. CDR classes, equipment training) 
• Attend industry events (e.g. Cheese Con, WCMA events)
• Other projects as assigned by supervisor

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SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

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BENEFITS SUMMARY:

Kovalus offers a comprehensive package that includes: Medical (4 plan options), Dental (2 plan options) and Vision insurances; 401K (match & fixed company contribution); health savings and flexible spending accounts; company provided basic life insurance policy with the option of selecting additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse or dependents; disability insurances (short-term policy is company paid & long-term is split between company and employee); voluntary insurance plans for accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity; business and personal travel insurance; 10 paid holidays; vacation time; sick time; employee assistance program; educational assistance program; referral bonus; bereavement leave. All benefits are subject to applicable plan and program terms (including eligibility terms) and may be subject to change.

 The Company’s employment application form will state, at least, that The Company will consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other basis prohibited by law.