About
Everything we have ever done is nothing compared to where we are going
Trailblazers and patent holders, Fluid Quip Technologies is on a mission to build a sustainable bioeconomy. Decades of pioneering design, development, and technological breakthroughs in Agri-Tech engineering have laid the groundwork for what’s next.
As part of leading agtech innovator Green Plains, together we are transforming our world, creating a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Building a network driven by the same purpose.
Making a positive impact on the customers and communities we serve requires building sustainable businesses that combine low-cost production and leading-edge technologies with seasoned management and dependable execution. From quality animal feeds, sustainable proteins and novel ingredients, to specialty alcohols and earth-friendly biofuels, our focus is always on adding value.
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Careers
Think Differently
FQT is for those that…
- Want to explore different
- Have space to think outside of the box
- Solve new problems, in new ways
- Add value to a sustainable future for the world
For over a decade the people of Fluid Quip Technologies have been thinking and doing it differently. We pioneer innovative ideas in producing new products from Agri-Tech, leading the way to the emergence of an industry. All of this is driven by our teams, the people who are FQT. Innovation, spawning from a solid foundation of support and drive to be successful each with our own contributions.
We want you to be part of our team, right here in the heart of sustainability… Iowa.
Our Benefits
As part of the Green Plains team, FQT employees have access to a full range of opportunities as well as a full and complete benefits package, and many more benefits designed to fit your unique life.
Health Insurance
- Competitive Health Insurance
- Dental/Vision Insurance – Orthodontia and Lasik Benefits
- Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain medical and/or dependent care expenses
Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
- 401(k) with a generous employer match, employer safe harbor contributions vest 100% immediately upon employee start date
Vacation, Holiday & Paid Absences
- Company observed holidays
- Accrual of up to 17 days for paid time off starting your first year and increasing thereafter with longevity
- Bereavement Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- Military Leave
- Bonding Leave
- 100% Paid 12 Weeks Maternity
Miscellaneous Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Pet-friendly Work Environment

Strong Advancement Opportunities
Latest News
Fluid Quip Technologies Selected to Deliver Next-Generation Ethanol Facility at Chief Ethanol Plant in Hastings, Nebraska
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. February 4, 2026 − (BUSINESS WIRE) − Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT), a leader in advanced engineering, processing and carbon reduction solutions for the biofuels industry, has been selected as the primary engineering and technology partner for the...
Fluid Quip Technologies Expands Deployment of Low Energy Distillation™ Technology at United Ethanol
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. January 15, 2026 − (BUSINESS WIRE) − Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) continues to advance the biofuels industry’s transition toward higher efficiency and lower carbon intensity with another commercial deployment of the patented Low Energy...
Fluid Quip Technologies to Implement DCO Technology™ and Overdrive™ Systems at E Energy Adams
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. December 17, 2025 − (BUSINESS WIRE) − Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT), a leader in advanced processing and separation solutions for the biofuels industry, today announced that E Energy Adams in Adams, Nebraska, will implement FQT’s DCO Technology™ and...
Fluid Quip Technologies Expands DCO Technology™ Adoption with Successful Installation at Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. to Enhance Distillers Corn Oil Recovery
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — August 21, 2025 — Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT), a leader in advanced processing and separation solutions for the biofuels industry, today announced the successful installation and startup of its DCO Technology™ system at Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co....
Fluid Quip Technologies Announces Adkins Energy to Implement Overdrive™ System for Enhanced Oil Yield and Lower Operating Costs
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 24, 2025: Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT), a leading innovator in bioprocessing solutions, today announced that Adkins Energy will install FQT’s Overdrive™ Oil Pretreat System. This groundbreaking technology boosts the performance of existing...
Fluid Quip Technologies DCO System Achieves Greater than 1.3 pounds per bushel oil yield at ACE Ethanol for 2024
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, February 13, 2025: Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT), a global leader in the development and advancement of novel technologies and engineering solutions for the biofuels, beverage alcohol, and biochemical industries, announced impressive, consistent...

