CIP Process Design Engineer

Recruiting Partner: Tim Bridges

Cypress, Texas | Engineering | Not Remote | $100,000 to $120,000 | Job ID: 158189

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Looking for a Process Design Engineer ready to take ownership of high-impact projects from design to implementation. If you’re excited by technical challenges, working with a small yet mighty team, and contributing to real-world results, this opportunity is for you.

Location: Houston, TX

Compensation: $98K–$120K+ DOE + Commission (TBD)

Relocation: Yes, for qualified candidates

Process Design Engineer Responsibilities:

Design & Develop: CIP systems (manual, semi-automated, and fully automated), flash pasteurization systems, and other hygienic process systems.
Engineer Solutions: Draft detailed P&IDs, flow diagrams, equipment layouts; select pumps, valves, heat exchangers, sensors, and other components.
System Integration: Collaborate with automation engineers for seamless PLC/HMI integration and process optimization.
Project Ownership: Support scoping, estimation, fabrication, installation, FAT, and commissioning.
Ensure Compliance: Adhere to FDA, USDA, 3-A Sanitary Standards, ASME BPE, and produce BOMs, validation protocols, and O&M documentation.

Process Design Engineer Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Food Engineering, Pharma or related field.
5+ years of experience designing hygienic processing systems, including CIP and pasteurization.
Solid knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermal processing, and sanitary system design.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar 2D/3D CAD software.
Familiarity with automation systems, PLCs, and process control loops.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in botanical extraction, food & beverage, cosmetic, health products, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Understanding of heat exchangers (plate, tubular) and associated utilities (steam, water, compressed air).
- Exposure to batching, mixing, and packaging processes.
- No P.E. license required.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 158189

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.