What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Jenike and Johanson Inc?
About the business
Jenike & Johanson (Jenike) is recognized as the world’s leading authority for reliable and efficient bulk solids handling and processing. We have an international clientele that includes many Fortune 100 companies from industries including: chemicals, cement, mining, minerals, foods, power/energy, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.
Such diversification provides for an interesting and rewarding career, developing unique, cost-effective solutions to a wide range of engineering challenges in the world. Our company is 100% employee owned, with all employees having the opportunity to participate in an excellent benefits package (benefits may vary by location).
Benefits and perks
This is a rare opportunity for an early career engineer to join one of the world’s great science-based consultancies. We are offering the following benefits:
- Opportunity to grow into a world-class expert in bulk material handling;
- Small team environment;
- Teaching and application ecosystem;
- Periodic off-site travel to meet with clients; (some positions)
- Comprehensive training plan and growth pathway to senior roles;
- A benefits package, including generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays, profit sharing, extended health care (prescriptions, dental), LTD, critical illness and life insurance coverage. Major medical insurance including full deductible 100% paid by Jenike.
Job Summary: As a talented design-oriented Project Engineer you will work on multi-disciplinary projects in many industrial markets experiencing rapid change. You work on powder and bulk solids handling projects from inception of a technical concept through solution delivery to the client. You will work at times individually or as part of a team, to produce feasibility studies, conceptual designs as well as functional designs, evaluate client processes, and oversee bulk material laboratory and pilot scale tests. Periodic site visits to clients manufacturing or R&D facilities will be required to witness actual powder or solids processing, storage, or conveying.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop engineering solutions for client technical challenges
- Coordinate laboratory and pilot scale testing with powders and bulk solids
- Research solution approaches involving equipment configuration or process modifications
- Perform basic calculations for flow, transport, as well as analyses using propriety modeling technologies
- Communicate and present solutions to colleagues and clients
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent design and problem-solving skills
- Masterful written and verbal skills to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
- Basic CAD package familiarity, such as with AutoCAD or SolidWorks
- Ability to travel on a periodic basis to meet with clients, both in the US and abroad
- Team player with strong collaborative behaviors
- Ability to use Web-based meeting software, e.g., GoTo Meeting, Google Meet, MS Teams
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Ability to work either independently or as part of a team; adapting effectively when priorities change in response to business needs
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor ‘s of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, with preference for Master’s Degree
- Three to five years of industry experience
Other Requirements:
- Days of work are Monday through Friday, with hybrid three days in the office after successful completion of = on-boarding and primary training, and as needed to job fulfill necessary job requirements. Hours of work are typically between 8:30 a – 5 p. This position periodically requires additional hours beyond a 40-hour work week.
