Entry-Level Process Engineer, Food & Beverage (Start Summer/Fall 2026)
Barry-Wehmiller · Atlanta, GA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Barry-Wehmiller (industrial) in Atlanta, GA. Assume responsibility for all aspects of project execution including line layout engineering, mechanical design, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, schedule management, project finances, site management, and start‑up & installation support.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Automation, Packaging lines, AutoCAD
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $91k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 258 live postings that list pay, out of 766 process engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 18 other live process postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 47%
- Six Sigma 42%
- Root cause 37%
- DOE 26%
- Cost reduction 26%
- Painting / coating 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Packaging lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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Full description from Barry-WehmillerAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Assume responsibility for all aspects of project execution including line layout engineering, mechanical design, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, schedule management, project finances, site management, and start‑up & installation support
- ◆Conduct yourself with integrity in pursuit of individual and business goals
- ◆Become a passionate and successful business family member
- ◆Design process flow diagrams and piping & instrument diagrams (P&IDs)
- ◆Create specifications for process equipment and installation
- ◆Complete basic piping system design including pump sizing, mass & heat balances, functional & installation specifications, and instrumentation & controls
- ◆Maintain and grow solid client relationships
- ◆Convert information into project documentation and manage integration of packaging automation lines
- ◆Procure equipment and develop material handling methods
- ◆Manage vendors and contractors
- ◆Lead project teams
- ◆Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise
Required Qualifications
- ✓Ability to successfully organize and execute multiple project
responsibilities
- ◆Solid communication and interpersonal skills with effective interaction with management, clients, and vendors
- ◆Strong analytical skills and a basic understanding of project management fundamentals
- ◆Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD
- ◆Willingness to travel for project
requirements
including installation, start‑up activities, meetings, trainings, seminars, and conventions
- ✓Bachelor of Science in mechanical or chemical engineering, or a related technical degree
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Co‑op or project experience with packaging lines, automation, or manufacturing applications
- ✓Co‑op or project experience in the food, dairy, high‑speed beverage/brewery, pharmaceutical, or consumer products environments
Required Skills
Mechanical/Process Engineering
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Project Management
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Equipment Procurement
Process Flow Diagram Design
AutoCAD
Vendor/Contractor Management
Analytical Skills
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Barry-Wehmiller 9 months ago
Atlanta, GA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Beginner Level (
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Job Description
Position Overview
Design Group—part of Barry‑Wehmiller—is a fully integrated firm specializing in architecture, engineering, and manufacturing technology. As an Entry‑Level Process Engineer, you will work on capital projects ranging from process design and equipment procurement to start‑up and installation support. You’ll join a team of over 1,500 professionals across 45 US offices in an environment that values integrity, continuous growth, and leadership development.
Benefits & Perks
- •Compensation: $70,000‑$80,000
- •Access to professional development resources, including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path tools
- •Mentorship and support from experienced leaders
- •A people‑centric culture that values mutual respect, integrity, and personal growth