Process Engineering Senior

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

The Corbion facility based in Blair, Nebraska is expanding our engineering team to include a Senior Process Engineer reporting to the Engineering & Technology Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for engineering efforts in both the lactic acid and lactates plants, continuous improvement campaigns, and helping to manage process safety initiatives.

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering required

10+ years of relevant experience in process engineering environment, preferably biorefining, food or chemical manufacturing

Detailed understanding of common industrial manufacturing equipment and their applications

Proven experience applying engineering practices toward feasible solutions

Fully proficient in Microsoft Applications, as well as utilization of AI tools (Copilot) and SAP

Deep understanding of food safety standards and good manufacturing practices (GMP)

Experience managing small capital projects

Working knowledge of process safety strategies including process hazard analyses (PHAs), mechanical integrity (MI), and management of change (MOC)

Serve as the primary subject matter expert for the lactic acid and derivatives processes

Leverage engineering background to provide solutions to unique manufacturing problems or improvement opportunities

Identify areas for process improvement as it relates to production, revenue, reliability, and sustainability

Assist the reliability engineer on key equipment maintenance activities and standard operating conditions

Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site

Aid in root cause analyses

Lead process safety measures to ensure adherence to global policies

Lead front end loading efforts for new project development

Execute QESH standards per defined roles and responsibilities to ensure personal and product safety and quality

The work is performed mainly in the General Office Environment and Plant Operations Areas where PPE is required. Through the course of a typical shift, an individual in this position will perform the following activities:

Lifting materials up to 50 lbs (rarely)

Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature's ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side‑by‑side with our customers to make our cutting‑edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non‑merit factors.