Oil-Dri Corporation of AmericaJoin Oil-Dri Corporation of America, a Top 100 Chicago Tribune Workplace and global leader in specialty sorbent products used across pet care, agriculture, and industrial markets.
At our Innovation Campus, you'll help turn lab-scale ideas into full-scale commercial products.
This role is equipment-heavy and ideal for engineers who enjoy building, running, adjusting, and troubleshooting real process systems - not just simulations or desk work.
Vernon Hills, IL (Monday - Friday onsite required)
What You'll Be Hands-On With
Scale-up of new products from lab to pilot plant to production
Pumps, spray systems, mixers, dryers, material handling systems
Pilot-scale equipment setup, operation, teardown, and cleaning
Designing and running process trials, collecting real performance data
Equipment troubleshooting and process optimization during launches
Supporting manufacturing sites with startup and improvement projects
Working directly with vendors, toll processors, and external partners
Lead and execute pilot-plant process studies using production-relevant equipment
Assemble equipment, materials, and teams to run scale-up trials
Plan project timelines, costs, and deliverables; document results clearly
Support Operations with equipment-focused problem solving
Perform physical and chemical testing on prototypes
Maintain pilot plant equipment and ensure safe operation
2-5 years of hands-on process or manufacturing equipment experience
Experience with drying, spraying, mixing, pumping, or bulk solids handling
Comfortable working in a pilot plant / warehouse environment
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting mindset
Ability to lift 50 lbs; forklift experience a plus (training provided)
Willingness to travel 25-50% to manufacturing sites
Real equipment, real scale-up, real production impact
High visibility work tied directly to manufacturing success
401(k) with 6% company match (fully vested at 2 years)
Annual bonus, merit increases, and paid parental leave
Long-tenured, stable company with strong growth pipeline
$76,855-$99,911 + Annual Incentive Bonus
Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc.
will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.
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