Food Process Engineer

COMPANY INTRO:

We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking natural ingredient solutions company that wants to help you take your next step towards success!

At NuTek, we have our eyes on tomorrow. Passion, innovation and imagination guide us in our quest to serve the world for years to come. We like to look beyond what is to see what could be, and we believe in doing this for our people, too!

We do things a bit differently. Working here, you’ll be exposed to the challenges of a growing business – it can get messy! We find this experience to be rewarding and meaningful as we navigate growth and impact the world in a positive way. We encourage innovation and risk-taking and support our employees’ development ambitions as they often move into different roles and departments.

We’re going to be upfront – the way we work doesn’t suit everyone, but if exhilarating challenge and high impact hard work rock your world, we might be a match!

JOB SUMMARY:

We’re looking for a full-time Process Engineer, who will work closely with the production team to optimize product quality, production rates, yield and plant efficiency. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in Process Engineering principles, an understanding of the fermentation process, and the ability to identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Investigate and troubleshoot product problems and operational problems
• Recommend changes to improve processes and reduce costs
• Participate in plant trials; design tests to establish standards or validate requirements
• Support the process controls system through modification of control logic and utilization of advanced process controls
• Provide training for production employees
• Create or update process and plant documentation; prepare reports
• Understand, follow and support requirements for a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment
• Adhere to and support all company and site safety policies

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 3-5 years of experience in an engineering role
• Familiarity with computer-controlled equipment
• Creativity, problem solving skills, a detail-oriented and meticulous work attitude
• Excellent communication skills at all levels including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Able to work at heights and temperatures from -20 to 100+ degrees, occasionally in confined spaces
• Able to bend twist and turn while lifting weights up to 50 lbs.

Could this be you? Apply today and find out!!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is the pay range you're looking for?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person