technology engineer Winchester, KY
Job description
Fermentation Technology Engineer - Winchester, KY
About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.www.dsm-firmenich.com.
You Will:
Responsible for assisting with the design and completion of experiments at lab and pilot-scale to evaluate new fermentation technologies, optimize existing technologies, troubleshoot problems at manufacturing sites, and/or perform process development work for new products. In addition, this position will assist the team as needed in process scale-up and qualifying the process at production scale.
Responsibilities:
- Design and conduct laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to evaluate new fermentation technologies, optimize existing technologies, and/or perform process development work for new products. Interpret and communicate results.
- Lends expertise to the manufacturing and pilot plant sites, assisting with scale-up to production, troubleshooting, and provide technical coverage on shifts as assigned.
- Analyze, interpret and communicate results while maintaining notebooks and records.
- Participates in HAZOP and PSA teams and represents one or more relevant disciplines in the team.
- Travel domestically and internationally for manufacturing or quality support, technical consultation, and training.
- Follows all SHE instructions and procedures to include awareness of and following all DSM Life Saving Rules. Acts in such a way that safety awareness and accident prevention are considered in performing all tasks.
- Ensures Quality procedures, Management Directives and Quality improvement projects are supported and followed.
We Bring:
- A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- A place to grow and develop.
- A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.
- The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.
- The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business.
You Bring:
- Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of related experience.
- Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt prior training or certification preferred or ability to attain DSM certification of Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt within one to two years.
- Previous experience in a GMP biotech/pharmaceutical/food environment helpful.
- Requires broad knowledge of engineering theories, concepts, and practices with the ability to use these in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
- Requires an advanced level of computer literacy, basic data entry skill with spreadsheet programs and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
- Good working knowledge and understanding of GLPs and cGMPs Food.
- Ability to provide technical support in the pilot plant and at manufacturing sites on shifts as assigned.
- Requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for manufacturing or quality support, technical consultation and training.
Equal Opportunities Commitment:
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.
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