Erin Patterson

Erin Patterson is an Associate Engineer in the Evaporations Department at Cargill, where responsibilities include managing significant capital projects aimed at process improvement and efficiency enhancements. Erin has led the successful execution of multiple projects, including a $1M capital project that improved accessibility and automated control systems, and a $90K capital improvement project that upgraded 60% of outdated assets. Erin holds a Yellow Belt Six Sigma certification and has standardized wet chemistry testing to support food safety and quality reliability. Previous experience includes a Wet Line Chemistry Manufacturing Internship at First Solar, where Erin contributed to efficiency monitoring and engineering improvements, along with a Research and Development Senior Intern position at Bath & Body Works, focusing on analyzing raw materials. Erin earned an Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University.