Process Engineer

We are pleased to have been retained by a leading subsidiary of a global German Machinery and Plant engineering company. With operations in Germany, the US, China, India, Slovakia, and Italy, they specialize in Process Technology, Building Materials, and Recycling. Their Charlotte-based subsidiary is currently seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join their dedicated team.

Role Overview:

The Process Engineer will be essential in providing technical support across various stages of the engineering process, including filter selection, equipment sizing, and post-sales project management. This role, based in Charlotte, NC, requires several years of in-plant experience, particularly in troubleshooting processes and equipment. The position involves up to 40% travel to support customer sites and ensure process optimization.

What You'll Do:

• Laboratory & Pilot Testing:

  • Conduct benchtop scale filtration testing and supervise pilot filter installations.
  • Perform scale-up calculations to transition test results to full-scale equipment.
  • Prepare technical reports to summarize findings and support decision-making.

• Equipment Specification & Design:

  • Determine the appropriate equipment type, size, and features for each application.
  • Draft technical specifications for detailed quotations and control logic narratives.

• Customer Support & Project Management:

  • Address technical questions related to equipment design, operation, and sales.
  • Manage post-sales projects, including commissioning support and process startups.

• Commissioning & Optimization:

  • Travel to customer sites to assist with initial water batching and process startups.
  • Lead operator training and process troubleshooting/optimization for existing systems.

• Compliance & Safety:

  • Ensure adherence to company policies, industry standards, and safety protocols.
  • Maintain a safe working environment during all testing and operational activities.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in a chemical production plant, particularly in process troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with GA Drawings, P&ID, and Electrical/Pneumatic schematics.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and resolve complex problems effectively.
• Task-oriented with a high sense of urgency and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of working with various levels of an organization.

Work Environment:

• This role may require standing for extended periods, lifting heavy parts, and operating a forklift.
• The position involves working in laboratory and chemical production plant settings, with exposure to various equipment and materials.

Application Instructions:

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with the required experience and a passion for engineering excellence, we encourage you to apply. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a global leader in the machinery and plant engineering industry.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.