Process Engineer Food & Beverage in Wilmington

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Company Overview

At Kovalus Separation Solutions (KSS), we are committed to revolutionizing the separation industry through advanced technologies such as membrane filtration, ion exchange, evaporation, drying, and more. Our innovative solutions empower customers across the food & beverage, dairy, life sciences, and industrial markets to optimize production processes through concentration, purification, and contaminant removal. We also support clients in recycling valuable process chemicals, achieving high-purity water, and treating wastewater for reuse or safe discharge, helping them enhance sustainability.

Our success is built on the collaborative efforts of our global team of dedicated professionals. As we continue to grow, we seek talented individuals who share our passion for innovation. Join us today and help deliver Separation Technologies for a Better Future™.

How You'll Add Value…

As a Process Engineer for the Food, Dairy and Beverages Markets you will be instrumental in driving our growth in the sanitary industrial markets. Your technical expertise, ability to build strategic partnerships, and internal collaboration will contribute significantly to Kovalus’ continued success.

What you’ll do…

Position Information

Based in our headquarters in Wilmington, Massachusetts, reporting to the Sr. Director of Process Engineering.

Flexible work environment (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH)

Remote position can be considered for the right candidate.

Compensation Range: $75k-$92,800K

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed process design work for commercial membrane separation processes using Spiral wound, Hollow fiber and tubular configurations and MF, UF, NF and RO technology. This will involve the design and specification of filtration systems, selection of the treatment conditions, development of P&IDs, controls philosophies and control sequences.
• Participate in on-site commissioning of commercial plants and assisting in training of the end user’s operators.
• Develop test protocols for field pilots for the purpose of obtaining performance data for commercial opportunities, and draft pilot reports.

What you’ll bring…

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in process engineering design, with a focus on food, dairy or beverage applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in customer service, presentations, and relationship-building.
• Ability to travel up to 40% at times (average 25%) within North America, working closely with regional sales teams and product management.
• Basic understanding of the use of spiral wound membranes in industrial applications, including food & beverage, and life science facilities.
• Experience working in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, or food technology, or in another related discipline.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience working with membrane system design and operation, with primary focus of Food, dairy or beverages filtration.
• Hands on experience working on the startup and troubleshooting of full-scale commercial membrane filtration systems.
• Desire to be an innovator and major contributor in delivering cutting edge separation solutions to our customers.

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; 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , or status as a protected veteran.

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