Senior Process Engineer

About Us:

Established in 1942, Eriez is a global leader in separation technologies. Our commitment to innovation has positioned us as a driving market force in several key technology areas including magnetic separation, flotation, metal detection and material handling equipment. Our 900+ employees are dedicated to providing trusted technical solution to the mining, food, recycling, packaging, aggregate and other process industries. Headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania (USA), Eriez designs, manufactures and markets on six continents through 12 wholly owned international subsidiaries and an extensive sales representative network.

About the Role:

We are seeking a senior Process Engineer to join our team. The Senior Process Engineer will independently apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis within the discipline. Develops designs that require innovation and ingenuity. Work performed with minimal supervision; has considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

Utilizes mineral processing and metallurgical methods to select and promote Eriez flotation  technology solutions for minerals industry applications. Promote better acceptance and understanding of Eriez technologies through participation in test work at laboratory, pilot and industrial scale, and by working directly with customers at their facilities. Support the Engineering, Design, and Project Management groups in successful delivery of capital projects.

Responsibilities:

• Technical consultant to a broad range of international customers to determine proper applications for Eriez’ flotation equipment to suit customer needs

• Manage flotation testing programs at Eriez’ global flotation laboratory including project management, data analysis, reporting, and presentation of results
• Lead pilot scale test programs at customer sites in support of global capital equipment sales opportunities
• Inspect equipment installation at customer sites and participate in start-up and commissioning duties
• Support North America aftermarket services including visits to customer sites and process assessments to optimize column performance and debottleneck circuit capacity
• Determination of flotation flow sheets and circuit configuration, including sizing of Eriez’ flotation equipment
• Preparation of process engineering deliverables for capital equipment orders, including P&IDs, instrument lists, instrument data sheets, control philosophy, instrument and spares list and review & approve instrument data sheets
• Assist with product development and commercialization efforts in support of global product management organization
• Assist in preparation of technical and commercial proposals
• Prepare technical papers and presentations based on work conducted
• Domestic and International Travel (Can be up to 25%, at times for up to 2 weeks)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, materials, etc.
• 8-10 years relevant experience in an engineering and/or operations role
• Experience in froth flotation process and flow sheet development and analysis
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in USA highly desirable
• Must be comfortable leading internal / external meetings and presenting to an audience
• Communication and leadership skills combined with the ability to provide advanced technical solutions and problem-solve are essential to the role
• Detail orientated, organized with strong planning and coordination skills
• Able to respond quickly to change and adapt to new requirements
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to effectively multitask, prioritize activities and deliver work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to travel internationally to perform site visits and support business meetings
• Able to communicate in other languages is an asset (e.g. Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin, etc.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employer 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

*** Compensation commensurate with experience***