Engineering Trainee

BASIC FUNCTION:

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Master’s degree desired.

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

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.

Willingness to relocate or travel across sites during the rotation period.

Must possess current US employment authorization; sponsorship not available for this position.​​

EOE

WHY CANDIDATES CHOOSE OMYA:

• 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