Process Engineer

Job Location : Hershey, PA

Role Summary :

Implementation & Execution of capital projects to support North American Manufacturing. The incumbent will be responsible for construction scope and bid package development for small to large capital projects.  He / she should possess the appropriate combination of knowledge and experience to have a basic understanding of the design, application, and maintenance of process piping systems, valves, piping specialties, food manufacturing equipment and process automation & instrumentation.

Responsibilities :

• The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Equipment and system installation, check-out, and commissioning.
• Incumbent will be responsible for successful transition of deliverables to plant operating and maintenance staff (including operation manuals, maintenance documents, and technical knowledge)
• Perform conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation for capital projects supporting North American manufacturing
• Develop manufacturing alternatives that meet the business requirements and provide recommended  processing solution for the given project.   The incumbent shall demonstrate a willingness and ability to think outside the box and test boundaries in  order to identify process and manufacturing alternatives that meet the business requirements and establish functional excellence.
• The incumbent will be responsible for PFD & P&ID generation and development.
• The incumbent will be responsible for Equipment specification & selection and evaluation of equipment suppliers.  He / she shall possess the appropriate combination of knowledge and experience in design of process systems for the food industry, including :   1.  A basic understanding of common process unit operations and equipment used in the food industry;  2.
• A basic understanding of sanitary design and construction practices used in the food industry;  3.  A basic understanding of GMP’s;  4.  A general knowledge of common equipment suppliers in the food industry.

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