Process Engineer - Proteins

Kemin Food Technologies is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Proteins team. In this role, you will work closely with customers to specify, design, and create detailed drawings for pumps, tanks, mixers, and other equipment used to hydrate powdered ingredients for use in food processing. You will also play a key role in coordinating equipment fabrication and installation.

The ideal candidate will have a background in process, chemical, or mechanical engineering, with hands-on experience in dry or powdered ingredient applications and hydromechanics.

This position is located in Des Moines, Iowa and expected to travel up to 60% of the time to customer facilities in refrigerated food processing plants across the US and Canada. 

We Are Kemin  

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us.   

We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century.    

We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services.   

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products to customers around the world.    

Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,800 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States. 

As a Kemin team member, you’ll receive…  

• A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, 401k match program, and paid vacation and holidays. 
• Robust health and wellness support- we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), an on-site fitness center, restaurant with seasonal fresh food options (and the ability to order food to bring home), and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.  
• Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.  
• The chance to give back to our world- Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities, including paid time off to do so. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives. 
• Opportunities to support our valued educators- Kemin is a proud sponsor of the Iowa Governor's Stem Advisory Council where we fund annual teacher's awards. In addition, we have a robust internship and externship program, and frequently host student tours. 

• Responsible for application development aspects within processing plant operations that apply Kemin ingredients to their products, including identifying process methods, procedures, and equipment to apply Kemin products.
• Focus on designing and drawing equipment to hydrate powdered ingredients and meter to existing food processing lines. Seamless integration with existing processes, while ensuring safety as a key consideration in development of all. 
• Understand the chemical and physical requirements of a process and determine proper equipment to be used to meet product specifications.
• Provide technical support to production efforts by optimizing and installing production equipment, problem solving and executing process design.
• Follows and maintains an environment of food and/or feed safety in compliance with rules and regulations, as applicable.
• Liaise with customers to understand needs, restrictions, requirements of equipment to be installed within their facility.
• Design, test, install, and maintain manufacturing plant equipment and machinery, including pilot plant
  and large-scale manufacturing. 
• Under guidance and using instructions and pre-established guidelines, utilize computer design software and equipment to perform assignments.
• Apply engineering techniques and principles to meet company needs.
• Write and maintain Standard Operations Procedures (SOP's). 

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering with 0-3 years of industrial experience in areas of dry/powder ingredient application and hydromechanics. 
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to understand process and equipment needs and potential issues.
• Able to climb and lift up to 55 lbs. if needed.
• Electronic Control (PLC) design experience is preferred.
• Travel up to 60% to customer facilities in refrigerated food processing plants across the US and Canada. 

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.  Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus. 

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