Employer Testimonial

Richard Ellison, Business Unit Director
B&P Process Equipment and Systems, LLC

B&P Process Equipment is a manufacturer of continuous mixers, batch mixers and centrifugal equipment, with locations in Saginaw and Houston.  B&P Process Equipment currently employs 68 people.

“We have hired SVSU’s graduates for the positions of Design Engineer and Sales Engineer,” explained Richard Ellison of B&P Process Equipment and Systems.

“Design Engineers work under the Engineering Manager and carry out engineering assignments relating to processing orders, product improvement and product development, in conjunction with Sales and Marketing.  Design Engineers sometimes give technical direction to other engineers and designers, and makes engineering layouts and drawing details on CAD as required to accomplish assigned projects.”

Our Sales Engineers are often the initial contacts with a customer's engineering or technical departments.  The sales engineer presents proposals and ideas to "decision makers" and also ascertains and assesses the status of and commitment to projects.  The Sales Engineer maintains close contact with engineering and other groups at various levels to assure customer's specifications are met.”

“A good undergraduate program should be practical to the field the student wants to go into.  In my experience, SVSU graduates have a strong knowledge of their field and an application-based direction.”

“In addition, SVSU graduates stand out because they have a keener focus and sense of direction in their futures than other graduates.”