Associate Engineer

Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill's agricultural supply chain business. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver essential products.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Associate Engineer applies engineering techniques to assist in the improvement of manufacturing processes and products. In this role, you will provide technical support, operations experience, continuous improvement and project management skills in a plant support capacity that ensures safe, efficient and low-cost plant operations.

Key Accountabilities

• You will handle manufacturing equipment and processes designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and to promote quality and reliability.
• Assesses current manufacturing equipment and processes and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Helps to fix and repair equipment. Shows results in reports.
• Helps in conducting tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over such variables as temperature, density, specific gravity, pressure, and viscosity.
• Help process engineer analyze capital expenditures and project designs to find more efficient, cost-effective approaches, which promotes higher quality and reliable outcomes
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Position information:

• Relocation assistance will be provided for this position.
• This position is fully on-site.
• This position is located in Bloomington, IL

The expected salary for this position is $70k - $85K. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong data analysis capabilities including continuous improvement experience or certifications
• Possesses working knowledge of engineering subject matter
• Project management experience gained through prior experience
• Minimum of one year of related work experience
• Experience with Green Belt, Lean or Six Sigma methodologies

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.