Sr. Process Engineer

Tompkins, headquartered in Danvers, MA (22 miles north of Boston) designs, installs and distributes piping, fittings, tanks, pumps, valves and other sanitary instruments to Fortune 500 customers who use the equipment in their plants to make juice, milk, wine, spirits, sodas, and other beverages. Family owned and operated for over 50 years, Tompkins is entrepreneurial, fast paced, and on pace for its best year of revenue in company history. Tompkins was recently purchased by Holland Group (collectively the "Group"), a private family-owned group of high purity sanitation companies, and is looking for a Sr. Process Engineer to play a key role in designing and developing sanitary process systems. You'll manage projects from concept through design, equipment specification, installation, and start-up/commissioning. You will also serve as a vital technical resource and communicator across clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams. **The is not a utility-focused role. We ideally need someone with dairy industry experience (or very strong F&B) that understands the full production process of raw materials through heat treatment/pasteurization.  ResponsibilitiesLead technical reviews, present equipment recommendations, and communicate process concepts clearly to customers and internal teamsReview client specifications, P&IDs and drawings to understand process requirements and constraints, recommending appropriate equipment sizes, pump types, and configurationSupport customers in choosing equipment that best aligns with process goals, sanitary standards, and long-term reliabilityDevelop detailed cost estimates for process equipment, labor, materials, and utilities based on customer specifications and internal standardsRequisition or purchase essential equipment and materialsPrepare and review technical proposals, including scope of work, timelines, and budgetary estimatesEnsure all estimates comply with company standards and customer expectations, balancing technical feasibility with budget constraintsCollaborate with plant managers, engineers, and project teams to maximize efficiency, identify efficient, cost-effective equipment solutions and ensure customer satisfactionConduct technical presentations to integrators, engineering firms and consultants regarding specifics on WAT equipment offeringsIdentify, analyze, and implement process improvements.Provide supervision for field personnel and act as a mentor to junior engineers and applications staffTravel to customer facilities for site visits, project oversight, etc. as required (20-30%)Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Biological Systems, or related field) requiredMinimum of 10+ years of process engineering experience (or equivalent education/experience)Strong knowledge of process design, sanitary equipment, and fluid systemsDemonstrated experience leading customer projects from concept through executionProfessional communication and presentation skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersProcess design software knowledgeProficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsStrongly Preferred:Supervisory or leadership experience in process engineeringAutoCAD experienceExperience in the sanitary process (pumps and valves), food & beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical industriesWork Environment & Physical DemandsWork is typically performed in an office environment but requires regular travel to client facilities, production plants, or construction job sitesNoise levels vary; industrial sites and production facilities may be loudMay require standing, walking, climbing, balancing, and lifting during site visitsOvertime, nights, weekends, or holidays may be required depending on project demandsCandidates located in the greater Boston or great Philadelphia area will be prioritizedBenefitsCompetitive Base Salary and annual bonus targetCompany-subsidized Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life/Disability Insurance, HSA/FSARetirement savings plan (401k) with net 4% employer match plus profit share planCell phone reimbursement policyAbout Holland GroupThe Holland Group is a private, family-owned group of businesses with locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Massachusetts, & Pennsylvania. The family does NOT believe in short term ownership (i.e. buy and flip) and intends to build a business for decades to come built upon trust, integrity, and opportunity for its employees. The group prides itself on being nimble, entrepreneurial, and unencumbered by 'big company' items like presentations, bureaucracy, and red tape. The ideal candidate is excited about their current role, but excited at the potential for future growth opportunities throughout the Holland Group.The company deploys a best-in-class profit share program and is constantly looking for its next generation of leaders to shepherd it to growth over the coming years.Current Holland Group Businesses: Holland Applied Technologies, Liquid Process Equipment, Bio Fab Technologies, W.A. Tompkins

Created: 2026-01-20