Sr. Process Engineer - Remote

Wilbur-Ellis Company
Michigan

Role Overview

The Sr. Process Engineer directly impacts how fertilizer, crop protection products, and seed move through the supply chain. This technical role is designed for professionals who have handson experience in bulk systems and are ready to elevate their impact across multiple facilities. You will partner closely with Operations, Sales, and Project teams to modernize, standardize, and optimize bulk storage, conveyance, and blending systems. Your work will directly influence facility performance, safety, and customer service.

What You’ll Do in this Role

  • Collaborate across Facilities, Operations, Sales, EHSS, and Business process teams to identify opportunities that increase throughput, reduce manual handling, and improve overall system performance.
  • Evaluate facility workflows, conduct system assessments, and define engineering recommendations that elevate safety, reliability, and consistency across sites.
  • Understand, develop, refine, and document system designs including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and utility requirements - supporting scalable improvements across multiple locations.
  • Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to bring forward new technologies in automation, controls, and conveyance.
  • Prepare clear, concise technical reports and capital recommendations that support project justification and decisionmaking.
  • Provide hands‑on field support for project implementation, equipment commissioning, and troubleshooting during startup phases.
  • Experience with design and/or operations of bulk conveyance and blending systems of dry and liquid products.

What You Bring to this Role

  • Strong working knowledge of agricultural retail or manufacturing operations, including product storage, handling, conveyance, and blending systems
  • Ability to translate operational challenges into practical engineering solutions
  • Experience with pumps, conveyors, motors, electrical systems, controls, and chemical compatibilities, particularly in fertilizer and crop protection environments
  • Ability to influence outcomes and collaborate across operations and sales teams without direct authority
  • Proficiency with CAD/Bluebeam and the ability to produce and interpret engineering drawings
  • Experience applying process improvement principles to real‑world facility challenges
  • Willingness to travel up to 35%
  • Familiarity with data analytics tools to support decisionmaking is preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Agricultural, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering is preferred

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • You have a proactive mindset with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
  • You enjoy working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams while maintaining high attention to detail
  • You have strong written and verbal communication skills suited for both technical and non‑technical audiences
  • You can manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining strong organizational discipline

Compensation & Benefits

  • In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $92,400 - $123,220. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
  • This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur‑Ellis employee benefits:

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy‑in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

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Posted 2026-05-06

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