Graduate Process Engineer

Roodepoort, Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Process Engineer to join our team, specializing in the food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries. The Graduate Process
Engineer will support the design, development, and optimization of production processes and equipment solutions for our clients. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, this role involves assisting with process design, equipment specification, and project execution while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical foundation, a client-focused mindset, and a passion for delivering innovative solutions in a dynamic consulting environment
Responsibilities & Key Performance Areas

  • Process Design Support: Assist in designing and optimizing process systems for client projects in food, beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical production, ensuring efficiency and compliance with client specifications.
  • Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients to understand their process requirements, provide technical support, and deliver tailored engineering solutions.
  • Equipment Specification: Support the selection and specification of OEM equipment, ensuring compatibility with client needs and industry standards.
  • Project Assistance: Contribute to project teams by preparing technical documentation, including process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment layouts, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyse process data to identify opportunities for improvement, providing insights to senior engineers and clients through detailed reports.
  • Troubleshooting and Technical Support: Assist in diagnosing and resolving process or equipment issues for clients, minimizing downtime and ensuring operational efficiency.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Support adherence to regulatory requirements and assist in preparing documentation for client audits.
  • Installation and Commissioning Support: Aid in the oversight of equipment installation, testing, and commissioning at client sites, ensuring seamless integration into existing operations.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contribute to identifying and implementing process and equipment improvements to enhance client productivity and product quality.
  • Team Collaboration: Work effectively with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables meet client expectations and deadlines.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • Education:Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience: 0-2 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in a consulting or OEM engineering role serving the food, beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical industries. Relevant internships or co-op experience is a plus.
  • Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of process engineering, equipment design, and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel,). Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Solidworks) and OEM equipment specifications is an advantage
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Basic understanding of industry regulations with a willingness to expand expertise through training and project exposure.
  • Client-Facing Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with clients and present technical information clearly.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to support process optimization and equipment troubleshooting for client projects.
  • Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including senior engineers, project managers, and client representatives, in a consulting environment.
For more information please contact:
Celisha Chetty

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1500588
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Roodepoort, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Education
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