Entry Level Food Science Jobs in Beloit, WI (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY
This is an entry level engineering rotational role in the Early Career Development Program at SPXFLOW.
The Early Career Development Program at SPXFLOW Delavan is a premier entry point into the organization. We hire the best and most talented recent graduates and provide the experiences, training, and support to build our future leaders. Our 2-year program is designed to develop and grow early career talent through broad exposure to different facets of the business. Through multiple roles, value-add projects, mentors, and focused-development, the program provides cohesive, in-depth experiences to launch a fulfilling and successful career at SPXFLOW.
This program provides extensive exposure to the company's officers and senior management team. At the conclusion of each rotation (three, 8-month rotations), and completion of the 2-year program, you will have the opportunity to present an overview of your work to senior leaders at the company, including the president of our business. These rotations will provide you with a "Big Picture" view of our company while at the same time offering hands-on experiences that aim to sharpen your technical and leadership skills.
Potential rotations & jobs after successful program completion:

• Applications Engineer
• Order Execution Engineer
• Product Development Engineer
• R&D Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Continuous Improvement Engineer
• Product Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a variety of different audiences.
• Good organizational skills / intrapersonal skills, pro-active mindset, self-starter.
• Strong commercial / business acumen, excellent teamwork skills, organizational competency and the ability to prioritize.
• Good mechanical aptitude. Knowledge of installation, operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and fluid dynamics to properly size equipment.
• Solid mathematical skills including the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, etc. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Able to articulate and present ideas, concepts, and product demonstrations in front of a large group of people.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Proficiency in computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Willingness to occasionally travel to customer sites or other SPX Flow locations throughout the Americas when needed.
• Desire to grow into a future commercial role in technical sales, channel management, or others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will require legal authorization to work permanently in the country where you apply without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. The role will be located at our factory in Delavan, WI. In addition, to be a good fit for the Rotation program, you have the following:
• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university
• Chemical, Mechanical, or other related Engineering field.
• Food Science

COMPETENCIES
Aligning Performance for Success
Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
Building a Successful Team
Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.
Building Trust
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
Coaching and Developing Others
Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and responsibilities.
Communication
Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Continuous Improvement
Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
Continuous Learning
Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
Customer Focus
Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
Delegating Responsibility
Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization's and individuals' effectiveness.
Facilitating Change
Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
Gaining Commitment
Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas and plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.
Planning and Organizing
Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working conditions are normal for an office and/or client site workshop or warehousing facility. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet, however local and client sites can be unpredictable and associated safety equipment should be worn accordingly.
SPX FLOW VALUES
SPX FLOW employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX FLOW's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to products, processes, and the quality systems. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
DISCLAIMER
SPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SPX FLOW is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.