{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4e7087cf00a72ff6980f8c08","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4e7087cf00a72ff6980f8c08","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4e7087cf00a72ff6980f8c08","title":"Sr. Process Engineer- Liquid and Cheese","description":"Reports To: Cheese Group Process Engineering Manager\nLocation: Stratford, WI or Willmar, MN (Onsite/Hybrid/Remote)\nStatus: Full-time\nFLSA Status: Exempt\nCompensation: $111,621-$151,017\nPosition Overview This position will apply engineering principles to design, analyze, optimize, and support industrial food and dairy processing systems. The role supports liquid and cheese projects from conceptual design through commissioning and startup, working closely with customers, regulation authorities, sales, project management, mechanical design, automation, manufacturing, and field teams.\nResponsibilities Sales Support Audit and process reviews of customers’ existing process lines\nCollaborate on conceptual design of cheese process according to customer requirements\nInterpretation and advising on customer information and the influence of these input parameters on engineered solutions (ex. product rates, utilities available, product mix)\nSupport proposal development with technical input, equipment sizing estimations, high level process flow diagrams (PFDs), process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)\nAssist sales team with on-site and remote customer meetings for equipment and solutions presentations and discussions\nReview proposals prior to delivery to customers\nProcess Design And Engineering Prepare detailed calculations for mass and energy balances, heat transfer for both production and CIP\nCollaborate with other engineers and equipment vendors to specify process equipment such as pumps, valves, heat exchangers, piping systems\nPrepare technical documentation including complete P&IDs, process descriptions, and specifications for use in project execution\nPrepare components lists for procurement\nProject Support and Execution Support fabrication reviews, automation reviews, and factory acceptance testing (FAT)\nCollaborate with project engineers, automation engineers, installation technicians, and contractors to ensure installation meets design specifications\nAssist with plant teams and governing regulators to assemble required documentation and complete testing (HTST timing, system design specs, product quality safeguards, personnel safety)\nLead commissioning, startup, and performance verification at customer sites\nTroubleshoot process and equipment performance issues\nAssist with training for operators, maintenance technicians, and customer technical teams\nMaintain lessons‑learned to apply to future projects\nProcess Optimization and Continuous Improvement Analyze operational data to improve efficiency, reliability, and product quality\nPerform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions\nSupport standardization and best engineering practices\nOther Duties Assist after‑sales team and customers with inquiries, issues, warranties, upgrades as needed\nOn request, give technological support and advice to coworkers in the organization and/or customer’s organization\nAttend relevant continuing education classes (i.e. CDR classes, equipment training)\nAttend industry events (e.g. Cheese Con, WCMA events)\nOther projects as assigned by supervisor\nTravel Anticipate 20-30% travel required, including client site visits during pre‑sales, project kick‑off, occasional visit during installation as needed, commissioning, periodic trade shows. Potential for international travel 1-2 times per year.\nSkills / Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree in chemical, mechanical, bio-systems, or electrical engineering required\nMust have 5+ years’ experience in the sanitary dairy process industry and a working knowledge of liquid process system design, including mass and heat transfer calculations, piping system flow/pressure calculations, pump/valve/line sizing\nFamiliarity with industry standards (3-A, ASME, FDA, USDA)\nAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously\nStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills\nStrong verbal and written communication skills\nStrong teamwork skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams\nKovalues CUSTOMER FOCUS: Our decisions and actions are aligned with client needs, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.\nINTEGRITY & COMPLIANCE: Establishes trust and credibility, ensuring that actions and communications are transparent and ethical. Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.\nTEAMWORK: Foster collaboration and efficiency, leading to innovative solutions and a supportive work environment.\nHUMILITY & RESPECT: Build a positive culture by valuing diverse perspectives and fostering a respectful workplace.\nENTREPRENEURIAL: Eliminate bureaucracy and non‑value‑added processes. Encourage innovation, promote a sense of urgency, and identify and promote our competitive advantage.\nBenefits Summary Kovalus offers a comprehensive package that includes: Medical (4 plan options), Dental (2 plan options) and Vision insurances; 401K (match & fixed company contribution); health savings and flexible spending accounts; company provided basic life insurance policy with the option of selecting additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse or dependents; disability insurances (short‑term policy is company paid & long‑term is split between company and employee); voluntary insurance plans for accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity; business and personal travel insurance; 10 paid holidays; vacation time; sick time; employee assistance program; educational assistance program; referral bonus; bereavement leave. All benefits are subject to applicable plan and program terms (including eligibility terms) and may be subject to change.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Kovalus Separation Solutions","rawCompany":"kovalus separation solutions","city":"Willmar","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-11T05:02:54.152Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"311513","title":"Cheese Manufacturing","slug":"cheese-manufacturing"},{"code":"311511","title":"Fluid Milk Manufacturing","slug":"fluid-milk-manufacturing"},{"code":"311514","title":"Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing","slug":"dry-condensed-and-evaporated-dairy-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Process Engineer- Liquid and Cheese","description":"Reports To: Cheese Group Process Engineering Manager\nLocation: Stratford, WI or Willmar, MN (Onsite/Hybrid/Remote)\nStatus: Full-time\nFLSA Status: Exempt\nCompensation: $111,621-$151,017\nPosition Overview This position will apply engineering principles to design, analyze, optimize, and support industrial food and dairy processing systems. 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Encourage innovation, promote a sense of urgency, and identify and promote our competitive advantage.\nBenefits Summary Kovalus offers a comprehensive package that includes: Medical (4 plan options), Dental (2 plan options) and Vision insurances; 401K (match & fixed company contribution); health savings and flexible spending accounts; company provided basic life insurance policy with the option of selecting additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse or dependents; disability insurances (short‑term policy is company paid & long‑term is split between company and employee); voluntary insurance plans for accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity; business and personal travel insurance; 10 paid holidays; vacation time; sick time; employee assistance program; educational assistance program; referral bonus; bereavement leave. 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