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Omya · 11 hours ago

Engineering Trainee

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Omya is seeking an Engineering Trainee to participate in their Rotational Development Program, aimed at developing broad technical and operational expertise. The role involves rotating through core domains including Process Engineering, Engineering Project Management, Plant Production Operations, and Early Project Phase Development, while gaining hands-on experience and contributing to various engineering projects.

ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingMining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience in optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives

Develop process flow sheets for new and existing operation

Support equipment design for new plant installations, collaborating with project and mechanical engineering teams to define specifications and layout

Analyze and optimize production processes to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability

Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process deviations

Participate in the planning, execution, and delivery of capital and technical projects, learning how to manage timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams

Assist in planning, budgeting, and executing engineering projects and related deliverables

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones

Track project progress and prepare status reports for stakeholders

Work directly with production teams to understand day-to-day operations, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to performance and efficiency improvements

Participate in daily production activities to understand operational workflows

Monitor KPIs such as throughput, yield, and downtime, and propose corrective actions

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards

Collaborate with R&D and innovation teams to support feasibility studies, pilot trials, and the development of new technologies or products

Collaborate with R&D and innovation teams to support feasibility studies and pilot trials

Contribute to the design and scale-up of new processes or products

Document learnings and provide feedback to improve early-phase methodologies

Engage in regular feedback sessions with mentors and program coordinators

Demonstrate adaptability and initiative in diverse technical environments

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Process designOptimizationEngineering project coordinationManufacturing operationsAutoCADSolidWorksAnalytical skillsEffective communicationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field

Prior experience through internships, co-op programs, or academic projects in one or more of the following areas: Process design and optimization, Equipment specification or layout planning, Manufacturing or plant operations, Engineering project coordination or CAPEX initiatives, Early-phase product or process development

Familiarity with process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and basic equipment design principles

Exposure to engineering software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Aspen Plus, SolidWorks, MS Project)

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Adaptability and curiosity to learn across diverse technical domains

Effective communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams

Willingness to relocate or travel across sites during the rotation period

Must possess current US employment authorization; sponsorship not available for this position