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Process Engineer - Manufacturing Technology Engineer

Cargill

WATKINS GLEN, NY · Posted September 24, 2026

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About the job

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Process 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

Review and recommend 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 changes.

Helps to fix and repair equipment. Shows results in reports.

Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.

Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Possesses working knowledge of engineering subject matter

Minimum of two years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Lean Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience in Chemical or food environment

Chemical or mechanical engineering degree

Experience with one line drawing or P&ID drawing

Strong data analysis capabilities including continuous improvement experience or certifications

Understanding of PI (data historian), ACAD (auto CAD), MS Project

Job Information

This position is open in Watkins Glen, NY

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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