This position is for a Research Chemical Engineer within the Plant Operations Process Technology group. You will be responsible for planning and executing experiments, and then reporting results in support of innovative process development within Plant Operations. This position involves utilizing lab scale/pilot plant methodology to scale up processes to meet business unit's needs. The work is mainly in our Savage, MN facilities, but this engineer could spend some time working at a Cargill manufacturing plant in the US or abroad.
Execute lab scale and pilot scale experiments to determine the key parameters for successful scale up of the process to manufacturing
Planning and preparation for projects with clients and team members
Data analysis
Written and oral communication of results to team members
Provide support to other projects as needed
This position is covered under Cargill's Employment Dispute Resolution (EDR) Program. Upon date of hire, you will be provided with a copy of the EDR program.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
PhD Chemical Engineering
Process Development and / or operations experience (Desired)
Good Oral and written communication skills (Required)
Strong analytical and problem solving skills (Required)
Demonstrated ability to work independently (Required)
Flexibility to handle multiple projects (Required)
Ability to travel 40%
Cargill, founded in 1865, is an international provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services. With customers spanning the globe, we provide expert advice in crops and livestock; food; health and pharmaceuticals; industrial; and financial and risk management. Cargill now employs over 160,000 people in 67 countries around the world.