Senior Process Engineer — Spray Dryer Technology
Job Description

Salary Range:

$130,000 – $138,000

Essential Functions:

• Leading role in the development and specification of process design solutions for spray dryers in the food & dairy industries
• Perform thermodynamic calculations for spray drying systems, including utility consumption calculations
• Calculate appropriate sizing of process equipment
• Calculate appropriate sizing of process components, including pumps, fans, natural gas burners, heat exchangers, etc.
• Support the Project Execution teams in the specification and procurement of spray dryer system equipment and components
• Develop process design documentation including heat & mass balances and process flow diagrams
• Participate in the development of plant automation solutions
• Lead on-site commissioning of process equipment, process validation, and training of customer personnel
• Develop and deliver technical training materials
• Survey and assess existing plants/equipment
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues
• Actively participate in the Caloris’ continuous innovation and product development efforts

Required Skills & Abilities:

• BS in Chemical Engineering, or a related degree
• 8+ years of experience in the engineering of spray drying equipment
• A conceptual understanding of heat and mass transfer, heat and mass balances, fluid flow and energy conversion
• Exposure to modern PLC-based industrial automation/control systems
• Experience in food/beverage and/or dairy processing
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills, including highly technical material
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) and effective use of email
• Willingness and ability to mentor/direct junior process engineering personnel
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of performing job duties without supervision

Desired Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with chemical engineering software (ChemCAD, Aspen, etc.)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Exposure to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Other:

• Must be able to travel an average of 30%. Travel will be throughout the United States with some international travel possible. Must be able to perform extended travel (up to 2 weeks duration) and occasional weekend travel.
• Must be physically able to work long days when on-site.
• Must be physically able to work in hot/noisy environments when on-site.
• Must be physically able to climb multiple flights of stairs and ladders.
• Relocation not required. Periodic trips to the Easton, MD office are required