Engineer

Job Description

Cargill: Engineer Position

About Cargill:

Cargill is a global leader in food, agriculture, and risk management, with 155,000 employees operating in over 70 countries. For over 154 years, they’ve been connecting farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people with the food they need to thrive. They are committed to building a stronger, more sustainable future and offer a diverse range of career paths for their employees.

Engineer Position:

This entry-level position provides an opportunity to launch a rewarding career at Cargill, contributing to the mission of feeding the world. You’ll be an integral part of a team, working in one of their many production facilities across the United States. You’ll gain valuable experience in both technical and people management aspects of engineering, setting the foundation for a successful career path.

Your Responsibilities:

– Leading teams: Supervise production or maintenance employees, project teams, contractors, or technical operations teams on critical initiatives and projects.
– Fast-paced environment: Work in a demanding, dynamic environment where you’ll learn to adapt and thrive under pressure.
– Technical and management skills: Develop a strong foundation in both technical engineering principles and people management, building skills in leadership, communication, and collaboration.

Career Paths:

Cargill offers a variety of career paths for Engineers, including:

– Production Management Engineers: Lead people, processes, and production activities in a plant environment, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with regulations.
– Environmental Engineers: Oversee the effective operation of utilities like refrigeration, steam, and water systems, ensuring environmental compliance and regulatory permits.
– Process/Project Engineers: Develop and manage major projects and improvements involving process optimization, safety, quality, infrastructure, and energy use.
– Maintenance and Reliability Engineers: Lead teams to maintain and optimize facility production and utility assets, ensuring uptime and minimizing repair costs.

Working Environment:

– Team-oriented: You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues and clients from diverse backgrounds.
– Fast-paced and hands-on: Expect a dynamic environment with a focus on practical application of engineering principles.
– Industrial/processing facilities: Work in a physical environment with potential exposure to conditions like heat, cold, or dust.

Compensation & Benefits:

– Competitive salary: Starting salary of $78,000 (may vary based on location).
– Comprehensive benefits package: Health care plans, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, relocation assistance, and more.
– Community involvement: Opportunities for volunteer and community outreach initiatives.

Qualifications:

– Education: Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in engineering (agricultural, biological systems, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, mining, or other).
– Relocation: Willingness and ability to relocate within the U.S.
– Diversity & Communication: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

– Experience: Previous plant, production, co-op, or intern experience.
– GPA: Overall GPA of 2.7 or higher.
– Problem-solving: Proven ability to solve problems independently.
– Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cargill is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. They are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.