Maintenance & Project Engineer

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for a Maintenance & Project Engineer to join our team in Hoffman Estates, IL. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the Maintenance and Reliability programs, Capital Projects and Process Improvement for all production facilities in Sensient Technologies.

What you’ll do

• Support the development of predictive maintenance, autonomous maintenance and CIL processes and procedures.
• Support the development of Predictive Maintenance process including thermal imaging, vibration analysis and other CBM techniques.
• Support the identification of critical spares, MOQ, safety stock and consignment opportunities.
• Support implementation and use of CMMS.
• Partner with project engineers to ensure reliability program is expanded to incorporate new equipment installations brought about by capital investments
• Supports or leads Capital appropriation requests and execution.
• Approximately 50% travel primarily in the United States, however, occasional trips to Europe and Mexico are possible

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience. 
• Experience working in a LSS or TPM environment.
• Experience working in a GMP environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate with peers, management, plant employee and contractors is vital.
• Knowledge of plant controls and instrumentation (integration).
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

What you’ll get

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in specialty ingredients and technologies that values integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement
• A role that combines technical challenges with strategic influence across multiple locations
• Travel experiences that bring variety to your work and broaden your industry knowledge
• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week in a supportive team environment with room for innovation and growth
• Competitive pay and a full range of health and financial benefits

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors: 

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications. 

The salary range for this position is $97,400 - $162,325. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.  

SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Hoffman Estates, IL and must reside in area or be willing to commute. 

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions. 

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. 

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