Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

POSITION SUMMARY

Together, our Research & Product Development team is driven by a shared passion for pets and people. We have the extraordinary opportunity to innovate and develop products that improve pet wellness while remaining pioneers in the industry. We take pride in representing our portfolio of industry firsts with over 500 scientists including nutritionists, chemists, immunologists, microbiologists, veterinarians, and more. We collaborate to bring our ideas to life and make a meaningful impact with an emphasis on safety and sustainability. Join us in this exhilarating journey where innovation knows no bounds, and together, we’ll shape the future of petcare. 

As a Research & Development Process Engineer, you’ll plan, organize, and perform a broad range of research and development activity while building a high level of specialized knowledge to ensure our standards remain high, while creating technology and processes as you grow your professional acumen.

• Research, propose, and execute R&D projects to identify and implement process innovations applicable to Nestlé Purina’s global business strategies
• Collaborate cross functionally to plan and perform trials evaluating new technologies and processes that support Purina manufacturing and sustainability goals
• Develop preliminary process designs and support capital project teams during detailed engineering reviews, field support, and process troubleshooting
• Develop expertise in pet food manufacturing and facilitate technical trainings to company personnel, while adhering to company policies on protection of patent rights and intellectual property
• Effectively communicate results through oral presentations and timely, written technical reports
• Conduct all activity in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and all required Company policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field with 3+ years’ experience in engineering, research & development, or manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of experience interpreting and reviewing technical documentation such as Block Flow Diagrams (BFD’s), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), process layouts, and equipment specifications
• 1+ years of experience displaying proficiency in applying mass and energy balance concepts for analyzing industrial processes

Other

• Experience working in a food manufacturing or other large consumer products environment, with knowledge of hygienic requirements and safety is preferred
• Experience in process modeling (CFD, Digital Twins) or computational methods is preferred
• Ability to travel up to an average of 30%

The approximate pay range for this position is $74,000 to $97,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

REQUISITION ID:

335690

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