Veramaris Process Engineer (Blair, NE)

What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ Veramaris Process Engineer (Blair, NE) Evonik Corporation is seeking a Veramaris Process Engineer (Blair, NE) to develop, analyze, and implement plant and process improvements for the Veramaris technology with focus on downstream process. Add value to the process through process monitoring, root cause analysis, statistical process control, data historian tools, and mass balance. Generate ideas, perform small projects, and transfer to production with focus on efficiency optimization, debottlenecking, improvements, and cost efficiency. Initiate, plan, implement, evaluate, and document lab, pilot, production, and external tests. Consider ESHQ aspects at early stage of any improvement activities and make sure guidelines are followed. Identify and pick up opportunities for technical, economical, or ESHQ improvements. Initiate studies, task forces, or projects to investigate possible improvements or investigate and solve problems. Maintain close co-operation with the production- and technical plant team for trouble shooting and feasible concept development. Support introduction of new or improved technologies, information flow between production sites, and best practice sharing. Serve as project responsible to ensure that small capital projects are conducted adequately. Search for local technology providers, evaluate their portfolios, and judge financial and technical concepts. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field and 4 years of experience in industrial biotechnology. Must have the following experience: Large-scale manufacturing of bioproducts within a biorefinery campus setup, comprising core process steps such as raw materials storage and preparation, sterile fermentation, downstream processing, product storage and unloading, utilities and waste management; Batch bioprocesses scale-up from lab to commercial scale; Introducing new product specifications and/or products in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including feasibility studies and management of change; Introducing new raw materials and/or suppliers to an existing process in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including feasibility studies and management of change; Executing energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction projects, including familiarity with energy management systems such as ISO 50001; Project responsible for capital cross-functional collaboration projects; Utilizing data historians and trending software; Driving continuous improvement using structured tools based on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE); Compliance with ESHQ, OSHA, FAMI-QS, and ISO regulations while fostering best practices; and Communicating at different levels within an organization. THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: Apply at https://careers.evonik.com/en/, “job search” code #R48903. Your Application To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html. Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Tammy Roden Company is Evonik Corporation This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution. Click here to learn more about Evonik from our employees