Process Engineer

KHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food, we are a world‑class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first‑class technologies for over 150 years. We can only remain world class if we continue to find new employees who make just as high demands of themselves and the quality of their work as our customers expect of us  you one of them?

• Assist the design of components for equipment that moves and processes fluids through a beverage or food system from raw ingredients to final packaging, applying knowledge of mechanical and chemical engineering; involves heating, cooling, blending with gases and other materials, and filling into a container.
• Read, create and interpret technical drawings, schematics, process flow diagrams and computer‑generated reports.
• Assist with the design of pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and instrumentation; piping systems including fittings, components and tanks to Food & Drug Administration requirements; integrate components in a complex processing system.
• Follow KHS USA processes and procedures to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications; integrate European and American standards.
• Interact with production to verify and test equipment; provide technical assistance and support to sales, service, and purchasing as directed; support parts sales by identifying correct replacement parts.
• Conduct in‑house QC and checkouts of equipment prior to shipment.
• Troubleshoot performance issues in the field with field service and the customer’s technical representatives; analyze KHS components, determine if equipment is functioning properly; take action needed to ensure proper functioning.
• Perform all the duties of Designer as required, including but not limited to using computer‑aided design tools to create drawings, using the enterprise resource planning system to maintain Bill of Materials, processing Engineering Change Orders and maintaining the drawing database.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years experience engineering fluid processing equipment in a food, beverage, chemical or industrial packaging/processing environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• The position requires up to 20% travel; valid passport and motor vehicle license are required.
• Mastery of MS Office applications, ability to demonstrate proficiency within a reasonable period of time in SAP ERP system.
• Proficiency in dimensioning mechanical parts and assemblies in AutoCAD, Solid Works, Inventor or equivalent CADD applications.
• Proficiency with material sciences and basic electrical systems.

In order to ensure our success in the future, too, we need first‑class employees – and we also have plenty to offer them.