Fermentation Process Engineer

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Job Summary: The Fermentation Process Engineer will identify, analyze, and implement actions to optimize industrial processes, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality. Key Highlights: 1. Industrial process optimization focused on safety and quality. 2. Leadership by example in maintaining a safe working environment. 3. Development and optimization of fermentation processes. Corbion develops sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life for people today and future generations. As our Fermentation Process Engineer, you will identify, analyze, and implement actions to optimize the industrial process. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Demonstrate leadership by example, ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times. * Analyze procedures, processes, and equipment to improve efficiency, quality, reliability, and reduce costs and processing time, with emphasis on process and personnel safety. * Monitor and evaluate process performance indicators, proposing improvements to ensure operational stability and business continuity. * Train and upskill operational staff on new equipment, procedures, and processes. * Develop mass and energy balances for new or developing processes. * Define process requirements for new projects and equipment procurement. * Develop, support, and optimize fermentation processes and associated unit operations. * Maintain and update technical documentation, including operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, P\&IDs, and operating manuals. * Conduct process risk analyses, including HAZOP. * Address process-related issues and participate in root cause analyses related to safety, quality, and operational performance. **REQUIREMENTS:** * Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Bioprocess Engineering. * Experience in process engineering, projects, or production involving bioprocess operations. * Experience interpreting P\&IDs, developing PFDs, and cause-and-effect matrices. * Advanced English proficiency. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with ability to learn new software as needed. * Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presenting technical results. * Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** * Experience with PI DataLink, PI Vision, AutoCAD, MS Project, and Visio. * Certification in Lean Manufacturing and/or Green Belt. **About Corbion** Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters — including food and its production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algal ingredients, leveraging our deep application and product expertise to harness nature’s ingenuity through science. With over a century of experience, we continue working side-by-side with our customers so our cutting-edge technologies deliver real value for them. Using our advanced fermentation and preservation technology capabilities, we help customers differentiate their products across diverse markets — from food and animal nutrition to personal and home care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2024, Corbion generated annual sales of €1\.332 million with a workforce of 2\.399 full-time employees. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information, visit: www.corbion.com. Corbion is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. All candidates will be considered equally, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, nationality, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, membership in an organization, or any other factor unrelated to merit. Corbion provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. **Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruitment agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by Corbion-approved vendors who have been expressly requested by our Talent Acquisition team to submit candidates for a specific vacancy. No placement fee will be paid to any firm unless such request has been made by Corbion’s Talent Acquisition team and the candidate has been submitted to Corbion’s Talent Acquisition team.**