Full-Time
Process & Equipment Optimization Engineer
Daniels Health
501-1,000 employees
Medical waste management and disposal services
Compensation Overview
$86.3k - $103.1k/yr
Remote in USA
Remote
Bachelor's
 Process Engineering |
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- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- Own and continuously improve medical waste treatment processes and equipment, including autoclaves, boilers, shredders, conveyors, and supporting systems.
- Analyze process performance to identify bottlenecks, downtime drivers, and opportunities for mechanical, controls, or automation improvements.
- Design and optimize facility layouts to enhance material flow and reduce handling or waste.
- Support equipment startups, commissioning, validation, and post-installation optimization at facilities across North America.
- Develop and standardize process control strategies, SOPs, documentation, and data structures across the network.
- Enhance and maintain industrial control systems (PLC/HMI) and data acquisition tools to ensure safe, reliable, and measurable operations.
- Build and support real‑time monitoring, alarms, reporting, and dashboard systems that improve operational visibility.
- Use operational and equipment data to conduct root‑cause analyses and drive continuous improvement initiatives with operations and maintenance teams.
- Experience with autoclaves, pressure vessels, or steam boiler systems (preferred).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools.
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems, IIoT technology, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC).
- Strong understanding of tooling/fixture design.
- Ability to travel 25-35%
Daniels Health provides medical waste management services to healthcare facilities, handling sharps disposal and biohazardous waste. It operates a national service network and offers reusable waste containers, along with collection, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. Its approach reduces needlestick injuries and improves infection control by using reusable containers and a comprehensive service model across the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The company differentiates itself through a nationwide infrastructure and end-to-end waste management solutions rather than focusing solely on disposal, combining containers, logistics, and treatment to boost safety and efficiency. Its goal is to help healthcare clients safely, compliantly, and efficiently manage medical waste while advancing infection control and sustainability.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
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Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Daniels bought Old Bethpage, New York, facility in January 2026 for Long Island growth.
- Its August 2026 carbon report showed 67,389 metric tons processed, up 85% versus 2023.
- Daniels marked 40 years in July 2026 while expanding toward additional U.S. facilities.
What critics are saying
- Verde Environmental sued Daniels in June 2024 over pharmaceutical disposal patents.
- Alberta Health Services beat Daniels in court after choosing Stericycle in 2024.
- A serious contamination or compliance failure would trigger hospital exits and licensing scrutiny.
What makes Daniels Health unique
- Sharpsmart reusable containers reduce needlesticks and eliminate single-use container purchasing.
- Daniels Health serves sharps, pharmaceuticals, chemotherapy, and hazardous waste across 45 states.
- Its 2026 carbon report claims 51,097,440 dollars avoided through reusable systems.
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Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Budget
Company News
MediWaste collaborates with Daniels Health to provide their eco-friendly container solutions to UK healthcare facilities.