Process & Equipment Optimization Engineer

At Daniels Health, we are passionate about creating safer, more sustainable medical waste management solutions that protect people and the planet. As we continue to grow and innovate across our treatment facilities, we are looking for a Process Engineer who thrives on optimizing complex systems and driving meaningful operational improvements. This role will be primarily remote with 25%-35% travel to our plants across the United States. If you love diving into data, improving industrial processes, and partnering with cross-functional teams to make an impact, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Own and continuously improve medical waste treatment processes and equipment, including autoclaves, boilers, shredders, conveyors, and supporting systems; Analyze process performance to identify bottlenecks, downtime drivers, and opportunities for mechanical, controls, or automation improvements; Design and optimize facility layouts to enhance material flow and reduce handling or waste; Support equipment startups, commissioning, validation, and post-installation optimization at facilities across North America; Develop and standardize process control strategies, SOPs, documentation, and data structures across the network; Enhance and maintain industrial control systems (PLC/HMI) and data acquisition tools to ensure safe, reliable, and measurable operations; Build and support real-time monitoring, alarms, reporting, and dashboard systems that improve operational visibility; Use operational and equipment data to conduct root-cause analyses and drive continuous improvement initiatives with operations and maintenance teams

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; 5+ years in process engineering, industrial automation, or control system integration; Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming; Familiarity with data acquisition systems, IIoT technology, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC); Strong understanding of tooling/fixture design; Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools; Ability to travel 25-35%

Nice to have

Experience with autoclaves, pressure vessels, or steam boiler systems

Benefits

Job stability; Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts on Day One; paid short-term disability; company-sponsored life insurance; optional accident and long-term disability plans; Safety-first culture; Supportive environment; Opportunities for growth