

Process Engineer
Actalent
Posted Friday, September 26, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005571714
Job Title: Process Engineer
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Process Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in the technical design of fluid and heat transfer systems for projects involving molecular filtration and ancillary support equipment at food and dairy production facilities. The ideal candidate will maintain integrity, professionalism, and profitability during project design and execution.
Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of the assigned Project Manager to communicate with customers, including traveling to customers’ facilities for meetings and information collection.
- Develop Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) for assigned projects.
- Perform fluid dynamic and thermodynamic calculations to size pumps, piping, valves, heat exchangers, and steam and cooling loads.
- Specify pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and prepare requisition forms for component purchase.
- Ensure that contractual scope and specified requirements are met by the process design.
- Communicate honestly with project managers and customers to address technical, operating, or fiscal discrepancies.
- Provide detailed overviews and direction to support control panel design and PLC programming.
- Assist project managers and/or sales in obtaining drawing approvals and fulfilling informational needs.
- Support sales and estimating departments by providing technical reviews of proposals and assisting with technical and cost evaluations.
- Provide on-site overview and verification of piping installation to ensure it conforms to the P&ID and sanitary piping practices.
- Assist in on-site startup, commissioning, and training of customer personnel.
- Resolve design discrepancies, customer punch lists, and/or warranty issues with the Project Manager.
- Ensure project schedule and scope stay on track with sufficient on-site presence.
- Travel approximately 35% of the time, including overnight stays, mostly in the regional Midwest and occasionally internationally.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with multiple departments
- Eagerness to learn and improve processes
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in the process industry
- Background in food or beverage sectors
- Business-savvy mindset
Work Environment
This position offers a diverse work environment, involving time both in the office, on the manufacturing floor, and at customer sites. The company culture is family-oriented, with a blue-collar ethos in the small town of Edgar. Many team members enjoy socializing after work, fostering a community atmosphere. The role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to acquire a passport.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of EDGAR, Wisconsin.
Contact Information
Email: mimm@actalentservices.com