Development Process Engineer

Duties:

• Provide technical leadership on design, development, implementation, optimization, and validation of processing equipment

• Lead the technical execution of multiple concurrent medium- to large-size capital projects for nutrition plants

• Work to develop provisional scope, design, manufacturability, cost, capital, risk and schedule considerations while collaborating with cross-functional teams

• Develop, modify, and evaluate Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, Mass/Energy balance sheets and other engineering and design documents with respect to accuracy, precision, and reliability

• Review equipment and instrument specifications, construction drawings, plant layout, plant 3D model, vendor proposals and provide feedback on needed changes

• Provide technical support to North America plants, including existing system issues as well as design improvements/new designs as part of continuous improvement, and act as a technical influencer to senior leadership and stakeholders for business initiatives

• Responsible for the design, install, commission, validation, and start-up of manufacturing process systems for ingredient preparation, liquid processing, CIP, spray drying, dry blending, powder handling, retort processing, and aseptic processing

• Ensures compliance of process parameter and operational condition with USDA and FDA regulations.

Qualifications:

• Must bring at least 1 year of process engineering experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing facility, preferably in bulk liquid processing, aseptic processing, CIP, evaporation, spray drying, dry blending, and powder handling unit operations in the food/pharma/nutrition industries.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Preferably Chemical or Mechanical engineering)

• 2+ years' experience, applying engineering knowledge, problem solving, and ingenuity to complete assignments related to process/manufacturing systems.

• Familiarity with bulk liquid processing, aseptic processing, CIP, evaporation, spray drying, dry blending, and powder handling unit operations in the food/pharma/nutrition industries.

• Experience in managing engineering firms, suppliers, and contractors

• Exposure to validated processes and systems

• Experience in project management including budget and scope management

• Systems troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis experience

• Strong communication skills including managing internal/external stakeholders

• At least 1 year experience, applying engineering knowledge in Food or Pharma environment.

• Familiarity with plant control software, including PLC / HMI and SCADA systems.

• Familiarity with liquid aseptic processing/filling in the food industry.

• Experience with powder processing and wet mixing in the food industry.

• Experience with engineering project management.

• Has a technical background in health care, nutritional products, or similar industries (preferred).

• Will consider a Manufacturing Engineer, Validation Engineer, or Electrical Engineer, but has to have required experience in Food or Pharma.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.