Associate Engineer (Full Time | Multiple Location Options)

Position Overview

Join Lamb Weston, a Fortune 500 leader in the food industry known for its innovative approach and trusted products. As an Associate Engineer, you will work under direct supervision to conduct analyses, develop design options, and assist in preparing project reports. Location: Kennewick, WA. Compensation: $32.44 - $48.65 per hour. Schedule: Full time. You’ll be part of a comprehensive training program and receive ongoing mentorship as you help maintain high standards in safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a training program spanning one to two years, including the Process Quality Certification Program.
• Complete the Foundations of Leadership and PQ Training Programs to achieve certification.
• Work on assigned Engineering and/or Maintenance projects while collaborating with experienced team members.
• Receive mentorship from the Plant Engineering Manager, Project Engineer, and Production Manager.
• Monitor production processes to ensure safety, quality, and cost standards are maintained.
• Evaluate subordinate performance and communicate feedback for work performance improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field with 1-3 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 0-1 year of experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
• Detail-oriented with excellent technical and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work weekends and/or shifts with a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of production processing or supervisory experience.
• Previous experience in a food processing environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Insurance Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program.
• Paid Time Off to support work-life balance.
• Financial Wellness programs including an industry-leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, an Employee Stock Purchase Program, Health Savings Accounts, and Life and Accident Insurance.
• Family-friendly employee events and Employee Assistance Program services for mental health support.