Process Engineer
Job Description-
Position Summary:
Coperion is looking for a Process Engineer to join our team in Salina, KS . As a Process Engineer , you will be responsible for managing material handling projects from initial inquiry and conception through successful operation at customers’ facilities. This role includes technical planning, sizing, selection, design, coordination, commissioning, and over project supervision for material handling systems project deliverables.
Work You’ll Do:
• Interface with the Sales Department, Sales Reps, vendors, and customers to develop system equipment proposals and secure system projects
• Develop process flow concepts with cost estimates and written proposals
• Responsible for technical and functional selection of equipment, confirming it matches our customer’s needs and is compatible with the interests of our company
• Post-sale responsible for the performance and financial success of each project
• Review design criteria and application information. Confer with the Engineering Manager or Coordinator to resolve application issues
• Serve as primary point-of-contact for life of project
• Align and manage customer expectations to scope of deliverables
• Develop and present solutions to customers as issues arise
• Direct, review, and coordinate designers, drafters, vendors, and others to ensure proper engineering, application, design, and cost control for the order
• Oversee and ensure job progress relevant to schedules through engineering, production, start-up, customer acceptance, and final payment
• Assist in or perform field start-up, problem resolution, and remediation action
• Travel as required to customer offices and manufacturing sites
• Other duties may be assigned
Team:
The Process Engineer will be part of a team of 9 process engineers and report directly to the Process Engineering Manager.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering or similar
• 0-5+ years of direct experience with material handling applications and projects
Preferred Qualifications:
• General understanding of dry bulk solid material properties such as flowability and filtration
• Familiar with related equipment and systems (feeders, pneumatic & mechanical conveyors, flow aids, processing equipment, mixing & blending, unloading, and loading devices, bulk storage, size reduction, dust collection, etc.)
• Understand pneumatic conveying techniques and methods of sizing systems and blowers
• Familiar with a variety of customers’ processes such as baking, milling, compounding, extrusion, compounding resin, chemical production, mixing, and weighing
• Knowledge of process control fundamentals
• Able to read and understand piping and instrument diagrams (PID) and concepts
• Able to read and understand production level drawings that include weld symbols, tolerances, materials of construction, and bill of materials
• Working knowledge of metal fabrication practices that include welding, machining, forming, and surface finish levels
• Ability to understand and apply national design and safety codes
• Interpersonal skills requiring courtesy, tact, and cooperation necessary to communicate and work effectively with coworkers, customers, manufacturer's representatives, vendors, and visitors
• AutoCAD, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to make technical presentations to all levels of customer management/technical staff
Who we are:
Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion’s divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers. Coperion is a Operating Company of Hillenbrand.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".
Machinery Manufacturing
Management and Manufacturing
Full-time