Engineering Trainee
omya
π cincinnati alabama ohio united statesπ 6d agoπ workday
Job Description
**BASIC FUNCTION:**
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### The Trainee Engineer in the Rotational Development Program is an entry-level engineering professional participating in a structured program designed to develop broad technical and operational expertise across multiple key functions within the organization.
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**RESPONSIBILITIES****:**
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### Over the course of the program, the engineer will rotate through four core domains:
### Process Engineering
* ### Gain hands-on experience in optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
* ### Develop process flow sheets for new and existing operation
* ### Support equipment design for new plant installations, collaborating with project and mechanical engineering teams to define specifications and layout
* ### Analyze and optimize production processes to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
* ### Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process deviations.
### Engineering Project Management
* ### Participate in the planning, execution, and delivery of capital and technical projects, learning how to manage timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
* ### Assist in planning, budgeting, and executing engineering projects and related deliverables.
* ### Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
* ### Track project progress and prepare status reports for stakeholders.
### Plant Production Operations
* ### Work directly with production teams to understand day-to-day operations, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to performance and efficiency improvements.
* ### Participate in daily production activities to understand operational workflows.
* ### Monitor KPIs such as throughput, yield, and downtime, and propose corrective actions.
* ### Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
* ### Collaborate with R&D and innovation teams to support feasibility studies, pilot trials, and the development of new technologies or products.
* ### Collaborate with R&D and innovation teams to support feasibility studies and pilot trials.
* ### Contribute to the design and scale-up of new processes or products.
* ### Document learnings and provide feedback to improve early-phase methodologies.
### Cross-Rotation Responsibilities
* ### Engage in regular feedback sessions with mentors and program coordinators.
* ### Demonstrate adaptability and initiative in diverse technical environments.
* ### Other duties as assigned.
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**QUALIFICATIONS:**
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### Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Masterβs degree desired.
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### Prior experience through internships, co-op programs, or academic projects in one or more of the following areas:
* ### Process design and optimization
* ### Equipment specification or layout planning
* ### Manufacturing or plant operations
* ### Engineering project coordination or CAPEX initiatives
* ### Early-phase product or process development
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### Knowledge and skills:
* ### Familiarity with process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and basic equipment design principles.
* ### Exposure to engineering software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Aspen Plus, SolidWorks, MS Project).
* ### Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* ### Adaptability and curiosity to learn across diverse technical domains.
* ### Effective communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams.
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### Willingness to relocate or travel across sites during the rotation period.
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### Must possess current US employment authorization; sponsorship not available for this position.ββ
### EOE
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**WHY CANDIDATES CHOOSE OMYA:**
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* ### Global company with operations in more than 50 countries
* ### 140+ years of industry leadership
* ### Internal advancement opportunities
* ### Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
* ### 401(k) with Company match
* ### Paid Time Off & Holidays
* ### Overtime opportunities
* ### Safety-first environment
* ### Company values driven organization