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Engineer Full Time January 2025 - Multiple U.S. Locations

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Cargill

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • Minneapolis

AI generated summary

  • You must have a relevant engineering degree (BS or MS), ability to relocate, work well with diverse teams, and have strong communication skills. Plant experience and leadership skills are a plus.
  • You will lead production, maintenance, or environmental projects in a fast-paced plant environment, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You'll work hands-on with teams to optimize processes, manage assets, and drive innovation.

Requirements

  • Required Qualifications:
  • Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
  • Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in agricultural, biological systems, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, mining or other engineering discipline to be/recently completed between Summer 2024 – December 2025
  • Willing and able to relocate
  • Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
  • Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
  • Strong communication skills – written and oral
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous plant, production, co-op or intern experience preferred
  • Overall 2.7 GPA or higher preferred
  • Ability to relate technical knowledge to job-related duties
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and experience

Responsibilities

  • Engineers begin their career in one of many different roles within our diverse businesses including: Agricultural Supply Chain North America, Cocoa and Chocolate, Deicing Technology, Global Edible Oil Solutions North America, Industrial Specialties, Protein, Salt, Starches and Sweeteners and Texturizing Solutions. The intent of the Engineer role is to allow individuals to be exposed to the technical and management aspects of engineering, while beginning to develop an interest for longer term career aspirations. Our Engineers will start in an Operations Leadership or Maintenance & Reliability Engineering role. What lies ahead is a career path that could include any of the following areas:
  • Production Management Engineers:
  • Lead people, process, and input/product in a plant environment. They will be involved in day-to-day direct supervision of operators and production activities and participate in daily production management meetings. Engineers will need to comprehend, coordinate, and lead all aspects of government regulations and Cargill compliance programs including environmental, health, safety, maintenance, and housekeeping. Production Management Engineers typically develop teams of production employees within the first two years of their careers and have responsibility for hiring, scheduling, motivating, and handling employee relation issues. You will also participate in process optimization, equipment and process reliability, and may lead capital projects.
  • Environmental Engineers:
  • Lead people, process and assets related to the effective operation of refrigeration, steam, fresh water distribution, hot water and compressed air systems in a plant environment. As well as the operation of a large scale Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) and lead the programs related to environmental compliance and regulatory permitting. You will be involved in the day-to-day supervision of operators and technicians, lead their daily work activities and be responsible for the short and long term planning activities including weekly maintenance, capital projects and process improvement.
  • Process/Project Engineers:
  • Responsible for business case development, vendor selection, budget management, and project management responsibilities for major projects and improvements involving process optimization, safety, quality, infrastructure, and energy use. They have heavy involvement with various innovation processes, idea generation systems, and reliability centered design, and they help implement technical initiatives driven from global Process Development Groups, Centers of Excellence, and Research & Development.
  • Maintenance and Reliability Engineers:
  • Lead people, processes and assets related to the effective operation of facility production and utility assets ensuring uptime and repairs costs are optimized. Day-to-day supervision of skilled trades people to lead planned and unplanned work activities related to asset performance and uptime. Responsible for the shorthand long term planning activities including weekly maintenance activities, capital projects and process improvement utilizing tools such as: Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5S and 5-Why to the prevention of asset failures.
  • Environment:
  • The plant environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and hands-on
  • Our environment will focus on Safety, Employee Engagement, Inclusion and Innovation
  • Our plants are industrial/processing environments
  • This role requires the associate to learn about the business through performing critical tasks executed within the production environment and will involve physical activity in our food, and/or grain processing facilities. This generally requires a moderate amount of physical exertion on a fairly regular basis. The work may also involve other conditions or exposures (i.e. heat, cold, grain dust, etc.).

FAQs

What opportunities for career growth and development are available for Engineers at Cargill?

Engineers at Cargill have the opportunity to build specific skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will enable them to transition to various roles within the company. Cargill prides itself on offering diverse career trajectories in the industry.

What types of projects will Engineers at Cargill be working on?

Engineers at Cargill will work on critical initiatives and projects in a fast-paced production environment. This may include leading production or maintenance employees, project teams, contractors, or technical operations teams.

Where will Engineers at Cargill be located?

Engineers at Cargill will work in one of the many production facilities located in communities across the United States.

What is the primary focus of the Engineer role at Cargill?

The primary focus of the Engineer role at Cargill is to provide appropriate exposure to both the people management and technical aspects of engineering.

Cargill

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Cargill is a multinational corporation and one of the largest privately held companies in the world. They are primarily engaged in the agricultural and food processing industries. Cargill operates across various sectors, including agriculture, food, animal nutrition, and industrial products. Their activities span the entire supply chain, from sourcing and processing raw materials to distributing food products and ingredients globally. Cargill's ultimate mission is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable manner. Their purpose is to provide food, agricultural, and industrial solutions to meet the growing needs of a rapidly expanding global population. Cargill focuses on sustainability, innovation, and responsible business practices to support a thriving and resilient food system while promoting economic growth and environmental stewardship. They work closely with farmers, customers, and communities to create value and positively impact the communities where they operate, all while contributing to a more sustainable and food-secure future.

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