$85,000–$127,000 Per Year
Automation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CIP (Clean-in-Place), Change Management, Chemical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Emerging Technology, Establish Priorities, Food Safety, HVAC, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, On Call, Operational Support, Operations Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Preventative Maintenance, Process Development, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Management, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Refrigeration, Safety Standards, Sanitation, System Operations, Team Player, Trend Analysis
Summary
Job Title: Process Engineer II - CIP & Utilities
Reports to: Director of Process Engineering
Location: South Ed, NY
Summary
Chobani continues to grow rapidly as we expand production capacity, add new product lines, and invest heavily in world-class manufacturing technologies. The Process Engineer II - CIP & Utilities plays a critical role in supporting this growth by serving as a bridge between utility operations and every area of our production processes. This role ensures that the systems powering our facility - from CIP to steam refrigeration, compressed air, and chilled water - operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.
Job Description
The Process Engineer will work closely with a team of senior process engineers, quality specialists, operators, and maintenance personnel to maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and operational performance. This position is hands-on, deeply cross-functional, and essential to ensuring our facility runs smoothly, cleanly, and with continuous improvement in mind.
Responsibilities
- Act as a subject matter expert for site-wide Clean-in--Place (CIP) systems, supporting operations, maintenance, and automation.
- Monitor, evaluate, and optimize the performance of utility systems, focusing on CIP systems, but including steam boilers, ammonia refrigeration, compressed air, chilled water, and HVAC to ensure continuous and efficient operation.
- Collaborate with operational productivity teams on optimization and process improvements.
- Responsible for MoC (Management of Change) process implementation for all mechanical instrumentation and automation changes for CIP systems.
- Support maintenance in day-to-day troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for all CIP equipment, ensuring reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Responsible for tracking, trending, and reporting out all defined Process Performance Metrics (PPMs).
- Leverage Product Excellence PPM monitoring and trending to identify potential process and equipment improvements.
- When necessary, provide weekend on-call support to the maintenance and operations team to reduce downtime within areas of responsibility.
- Work with the CAD team to maintain accurate drawings, P&IDs, and PFDs.
- Support capital and process improvement projects related to CIP, such as installation or upgrades of boilers, refrigeration compressors, or heat recovery systems.
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies in CIP systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Chemical engineering preferred; other engineering degrees considered.
- 2-4 years of experience working with fluid systems, pumping operations, and heat-mass balance applications.
- Experience in process design, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around heavy equipment and noise.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and general data analysis tools.
- Strong initiative, decision-making skills, communication, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short, making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S.
Company Culture and Benefits
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The companys philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan, and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- Disability insurance
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
- Fertility and childcare assistance
- 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
- Wellness resources, including an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access, and a monthly wellness newsletter
Compensation Range
$85,000.00 - $127,000.00 plus bonus.