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Engineer - Capital Projects
Sensient Technologies brings together science, creativity, and innovation to create color and flavor solutions. We take a forward-thinking, customer-focused approach to our work and are driven by finding practical solutions to complex challenges. We are always looking for talented individuals who can help us continue to grow and improve.
We are seeking an Engineer to support capital improvement initiatives at our Amboy facility. This position will work closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and successfully execute facility projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong engineering knowledge with effective project coordination and management skills. This position will be based in Hoffman Estates Il, with 2-3 days travel to Amboy Il.
What You’ll Do
Obtain and evaluate project bids while reviewing engineering details to confirm that proposed work meets established objectives and requirements across departments. Maintain project timelines and monitor spending to ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
Take ownership of capital projects from beginning to completion, including defining project scope, coordinating engineering activities, overseeing implementation, and managing overall project execution.
Analyze operational data to identify opportunities for engineering improvements and determine which new projects, procedures, or operating parameters can increase production capacity, enhance quality and safety, or reduce operating costs.
Investigate and resolve manufacturing process issues at the Amboy facility by assisting with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, including identifying factors that may contribute to first-pass quality issues.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering preferred.
Previous experience within a manufacturing environment, with experience in the food or chemical industry considered beneficial.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects, responsibilities, and assignments at the same time while effectively determining priorities.
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, leadership, plant personnel, and outside contractors.
Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently, think logically, and take initiative.
What You’ll Get
Competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth, including 401(k), stock purchase plans, and additional benefits.
Broad exposure to plant operations, manufacturing processes, and engineering activities.
Structured training and support throughout the onboarding process and continued development after joining the team.
The opportunity to develop your career while working with talented teams and colleagues across the globe.
A full-time, on-site role providing the opportunity to work closely with an experienced and collaborative plant team.
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 $65,000 - $95,000. 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.
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering
- Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects, responsibilities, and assignments while prioritizing effectively
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues, leadership, plant personnel, and outside contractors
- Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
- Practical, hands-on approach with ability to work independently, think logically, and take initiative
Sensient Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensient Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensient Technologies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair pay is frequently highlighted as aligning well with job responsibilities, and base compensation is often framed as competitive for the industry. The overall package is commonly characterized as good when considering pay together with benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are consistently described as comprehensive, with day-one eligibility and strong employer premium cost-sharing noted for U.S. salaried employees. Low premiums are repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator in the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is reinforced by a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and the presence of additional retirement vehicles such as an ESOP, with certain locations also referencing pension arrangements. This stack is presented as a meaningful component of total rewards beyond base salary.
Sensient Technologies Insights
What We Do
We Bring Life to Products. Our name communicates what we do: Enhance SENSory experiences through specialized ingredIENTs, delivered through proprietary TECHNOLOGIES. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, essential oils and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, colors, natural ingredients, and extracts. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient has some 75 operational sites in 35 countries and customers in more than 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about how Sensient can help you discover your next color, flavor and specialty solutions at www.sensient.com
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