Engineer I - Reliability

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy", Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they're delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can't be matched. While Grande's reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit - our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company - what we do and how we go about it - or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.

Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits

• Free onsite clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Associate cheese purchasing program.
• Two-year mentorship program.
• State of the art corporate building: https://www.grande.com/careers/#office

Why Juda?

There is so much to see and do in this scenic part of our state. Take a journey through our extensive multi-use trail system or tour the oldest continuously working brewery in the midwest (we are home to the second oldest brewery in the nation). Immerse yourself in local and regional art and then sample some of the best cheese this country has to offer, as we have many Master Cheesemakers that call Monroe and Green County home. Whether you are an avid biker, ATV or Snowmobile enthusiast, or just like that pleasant scenic drive, you will enjoy the outdoor activities, trails and parks that are offered here in Monroe and Green County. Monroe boasts 175 acres of parks for you and your family's leisure, and we are home to two State Parks in Green County encompassing over 415 acres of land. Additionally, both the Badger State Trail and the Cheese County Trail run through Monroe, together these trails have 87 miles of pure enjoyment. Feel like hitting the greens? Green County is home to 4 public and private golf courses, a driving range, two miniature golf courses and 5 campgrounds. There is literally something for everyone in Monroe and Green County when it comes to recreation.

Job Summary

Grande Cheese Company in Juda, WI is searching for an innovative and organized candidate to fill our available Engineer I - Reliability. In this role you will apply standard engineering techniques to assist with performing reliability studies and calculations for component/systems/processes. You will prepare diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations and reports to define reliability problems and make recommendations for improvements. You will provide project support for implementation of capital and other reliability related improvements involving the following major areas: cheese and whey processing, wastewater, buildings/facilities, specifications, utilities, equipment, electrical, automation and controls, contract administration, startup, and commissioning. This position will collaborate with maintenance, production, safety, quality, and sanitation departments to define scope of projects including: project objectives, timelines, budgets, resources, and task.

What you need to be considered for the role:

• Bachelors Degree in a related Engineering field required.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose problems and recommend improvements.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical information, instructions and details and utilize to guide methods and procedures.
• Planning and prioritization skills, innovation, multi-tasking, goal setting, analytical skills, adaptable, continuously looking to raise the bar for progress.
• Ability to understand, influence, drive, and negotiate with internal and external customers.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• PC skills including Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and Engineering and design software
• Strong knowledge in mathematical concepts such as fractions, ratios, value analysis, thermodynamics, to resolve engineering designs and problems.

Preferred:

• Related engineering internship experience preferred.
• Previous internship experience preferred.
• General experience working with reliability and maintenance, preferably in food processing is desirable.
• Project management certification and/or Professional Engineering license preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, OSHA and environmental regulations, codes, and standards.