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Food Process Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

... food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,100 employees provide best-in-class solutions that ... The Process Engineer II focuses on the design of manufacturing facility and equipment, supporting ...

... food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,100 employees provide best-in-class solutions that ... The Process Engineer II focuses on the design of manufacturing facility and equipment, supporting ...

... food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,100 employees provide best-in-class solutions that ... The Process Engineer II focuses on the design of manufacturing facility and equipment, supporting ...

Senior OES Process Engineer

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Serve as a technical resource for process engineering and operational excellence activities. What ... Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics ...

Working alongside data scientists, process engineers, and automation & instrumentation specialists ... Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and ...

Senior Digital Process Engineer

Greenville, TX · On-site

$98K - $123K/yr

  • Retirement

Working alongside data scientists, process engineers, and automation & instrumentation specialists ... Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and ...

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How much do food process engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for food process engineer in Texas is $85,729.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,400.00 and $96,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food process engineer?

To thrive as a Food Process Engineer, you need a solid background in chemical or food engineering, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience with food safety regulations, typically supported by an engineering degree. Familiarity with software tools such as AutoCAD, process simulation programs, and knowledge of relevant certifications like HACCP or Six Sigma is often required. Attention to detail, effective teamwork, and strong communication skills help you succeed in cross-functional environments. These abilities ensure the safe, efficient, and innovative development of food processing systems that meet quality and regulatory standards.

What is a food process engineer?

A Food Process Engineer designs, develops, and optimizes food manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. They work with equipment, ingredients, and technologies to improve food production methods. Their role may involve research, troubleshooting, and implementing automation to enhance productivity. Food Process Engineers collaborate with food scientists, quality assurance teams, and production staff to meet industry regulations and consumer demands.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a food process engineer?

A Food Process Engineer’s daily responsibilities often include designing and optimizing production processes, troubleshooting equipment or product issues, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. You may also coordinate closely with production staff, quality assurance teams, and R&D departments to implement new technologies or process improvements. Documentation and analysis of process data, as well as participation in meetings to discuss ongoing projects, are common parts of the day-to-day routine. This dynamic role offers variety and the opportunity to continuously make impactful improvements to food production.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Food Process Engineer jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Food Process Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Food Process Engineer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $85,729 per year, or $41.2 per hour.

Entry Level Process Engineer (Start Summer 2026)

Dennis Group Inc

Austin, TX

Temporary

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Job Summary

Dennis Group’s Process Engineers are key in our projects of designing and building food and beverage processing facilities. Process Engineers work in every aspect of a project - controls, packaging, mechanical, electrical, building system, architecture, etc., from the conceptual stages to design completion, and throughout construction. They provide expertise in flow diagrams, alterations, constraints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), layout, install, and commissioning and start-up. Process Engineers enable operational efficiencies for the food and beverage process plants of our clients. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

  • Develop process design basis and select unit operations
  • Develop operation specifications
  • Coordinate with other project disciplines (engineers, designers, architects, etc.)
  • Prepare process flow and piping and instrumentation diagrams
  • Create process flow diagrams
  • Prepare mass and energy balances
  • Size and specify process and process utility equipment
  • Equipment procurement and bid evaluation
  • Assist project management with the development of project scope, budget and schedule for all process related work
  • Help to coordinate the schedules and work of contractors for process equipment installation
  • Work with clients, vendors, and suppliers to develop cost estimates and proposals
  • Provide client assumptions on supply recommendations
  • Develop process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs)
  • Oversee process and utility equipment installations
  • Provide onsite construction start-up and commissioning support
  • Research process engineering best practices
  • Supporting talent growth within our organization

Required Education Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering.
  • 0-3 years of work experience or schooling developing process designs
  • 0-3 years of work experience or schooling preparing process flow diagrams and P&IDs
  • 0-3 years of work experience or schooling sizing and specifying process and process utility equipment.
  • 0-3 years of work experience or schooling developing project scopes, budgets and process-related work schedules
  • Co-op, intern or work experience with professional services, process engineering, and food and beverage firms is a plus
  • Interest in food safety and sanitary design principles and a desire learn about various food and beverage industry standards, practices, and regulations
  • Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven client interaction and experience
  • Must meet Travel Requirement - On-site construction project coordination and management with travel requirements between 30-50% of the year

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement

  • Up to 50% travel required to visit project site and other offices.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.