<p>Apply</p> <p>Description</p> <p>Now Hiring: Plant Engineer</p> <p>Reports To: Production Manager</p> <p>Salary Range: $135,000 - $145,000</p> <p>Why join our team?</p> <ul> <li>Full benefits package - medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match </li><li>Generous PTO & holidays </li><li>Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career </li><li>Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community| Wellness </li></ul> <p>Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:</p> <ul> <li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution </li><li>Referral bonus program </li><li>Perks at Work - discounts on shopping, travel & more </li><li>Proven continued business growth for future opportunities </li></ul> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>The Plant Engineer is a site-based technical leader responsible for infrastructure reliability and capital project execution at the Lathrop facility. This role focuses on long-term utility and facility performance, strategic infrastructure improvements, and capital investments that support plant growth, sustainability, and operational readiness. Working alongside Maintenance and Engineering Managers, the Plant Engineer drives forward-looking initiatives rather than day-to-day operations support.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead reliability and improvement initiatives for utility systems including boilers, HVAC, compressed air, glycol, chilled water, wastewater, RO, and nitrogen systems </li><li>Manage facility infrastructure upgrades and ensure compliance with engineering, safety, and regulatory standards </li><li>Plan and coordinate plant shutdown activities during major holidays </li><li>Lead capital projects from scope development through execution and closeout ($5K-$50M) </li><li>Partner with maintenance, operations, engineering, EHS, and external contractors to support infrastructure and expansion initiatives </li><li>Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and long-range capital plans </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) </li><li>5+ years in manufacturing or industrial engineering </li><li>Experience leading capital and infrastructure projects </li><li>Strong knowledge of utility systems and engineering compliance standards </li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills </li></ul> <p>Preferred</p> <ul> <li>Food & beverage or aseptic manufacturing experience </li><li>FDA-regulated utility systems knowledge </li><li>CMMS experience (Infor/Hexagon EAM preferred) </li><li>PE license or PMP certification a plus </li></ul> <p>Travel</p> <ul> <li>Minimal travel required (0-5%) for vendor visits, FATs, and trade shows </li></ul> <p>Salary Description</p> <p>$135,000 - $145,000</p>