Process Engineer – Food Industry (m/f)

About the company

About the position Join the Comatec Group team and work on projects for leading companies in the food industry. We support our Clients in the design, expansion, and modernization of process installations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and hygiene of production processes.

The Comatec Group employs over 550 highly qualified specialists in twenty locations in Finland, Sweden, Poland, Estonia, and Romania. We provide engineering design services, as well as expert consultancy and project management for various industrial sectors.

The Polish branch of Comatec is one of the largest branches in the Comatec Group, and we currently employ over 60 employees.

Our company's clients are largely leading global manufacturers.

We are constantly growing and expanding our operations and cooperation with our business Clients, which is why we are looking for new engineers.

Your tasks

We are looking for a Process Engineer who will be responsible for preparing process documentation, selecting technological equipment, performing engineering calculations, and supporting project implementation from the conceptual phase to commissioning. The position offers the opportunity for independent work, collaboration with international project teams, and developing competencies in the area of modern technologies for the food industry. We are looking for people ready to work in Olsztyn and the surrounding areas.

In this position you will

• develop and update P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) documentation;
• select and specify process equipment and components, in particular: valves, pipelines, control and measurement instrumentation, pumps;
• perform engineering calculations including: pressure drops and pump selection, selection and sizing of control valves, technological media requirements (steam, water, compressed air, etc.), design and analysis of drainage points;
• verify 3D models for compliance with process documentation and P&ID diagrams;
• ensure the compliance of design solutions with process and technical safety requirements;
• ensure compliance with hygienic requirements characteristic of the food industry;
• support projects regarding compliance with the PED Pressure Directive and applicable norms and standards;
• collaborate with Clients, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams at all stages of project implementation.

Requirements

Our expectations

• higher technical education (food technology, process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related);
• min. 1 year of experience in a similar position;
• knowledge of English enabling free communication in an international environment;
• experience working with process documentation and P&ID diagrams;
• ability to perform process calculations and selection of technological equipment;
• knowledge of CAD tools, preferably AutoCAD;
• ability for analytical thinking and solving technical problems;
• independence, commitment, and the ability to work in a team.

Nice to have

• experience in the food or beverage industry;
• knowledge of hygienic design principles for process installations;
• experience in sizing and selecting process equipment;
• knowledge of PED directive requirements;
• experience working with 3D models and projects conducted in a multi-disciplinary environment.

What we offer

Why join us?

• You will participate in the implementation of interesting and diverse projects for international Clients from the food industry.
• You will receive high autonomy and a real impact on technical solutions.
• You will join a team of experienced engineers who are happy to share their knowledge.
• You will gain experience in projects involving modern technologies and process installations.
• You will have the opportunity for continuous professional development and upgrading your qualifications.

• hybrid work model after the onboarding period;
• comfortable working conditions in the office;
• subsidies for private medical care packages;
• subsidies for the MultiSport card;
• participation in international engineering projects;
• stable employment and opportunities for long-term professional development.

How to apply

Recruitment stages After reviewing the submitted applications, we will contact selected candidates by phone.

First interview – let's get to know each other During the interview with Marta Rot from HR, you will learn more about Comatec and the position. We, in turn, will ask you about your professional experience, motivation, and expectations.

We value transparency, so at the earliest possible stage of recruitment, we will also discuss your financial expectations and salary possibilities for this position.

Meeting with the group manager In the next stage, we will invite you to a meeting with the group manager – in our office or online. You will learn more about the tasks and projects, and we will want to better understand your knowledge and skills related to this role. This is also an opportunity to get to know each other and ask questions.

Information after the meeting After the recruitment meetings are concluded, we will provide you with information regarding the recruitment result.

Other

Thank you for every submitted application and for your interest in working at Comatec. We contact selected individuals because we do not always have the possibility to provide every candidate with individual, reliable feedback. We appreciate the time spent preparing and submitting your application.