Process Engineer II

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Process Engineer II!

As our Process Engineer II, you’ll report to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager and be primarily responsible for safety, quality, yield and efficiency improvement initiatives in operations. You’ll manage process-engineering projects, provide technical support, and improve existing manufacturing processes. In addition, this person acts as a liaison between engineering, maintenance and production in the plant.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Independently identifying and driving improvements in safety, quality, yield and efficiency in the production areas.
• Participating in cross-functional local and international teams for the on-going improvement of equipment and processes and other assignments.
• Acting as a technical expert for manufacturing, engineering, sales and marketing, and R&D. 
• Working with operators and supervisors to solve problems in the plant.
• Providing process engineering, project engineering, and project management for small capital projects, including leading the direction of other technical and contract personnel.
• Analyzing, identifying, designing and recommending process/equipment improvements and capabilities.
• Writing reports, and utilizing quality improvement tools, such as fishbone charts, histograms, affinity diagrams, etc. 

To succeed you must hold:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biochemical engineering and 3+ years of experience within a process-driven manufacturing environment
• Experience with IT and automation implementations (PLCs and HMIs) in production-related areas preferred
• Lean & Six Sigma training or certification, with the ability to use Six Sigma methodologies, tools and statistical software preferred
• Knowledge of packaging processes, food or pharma hygienic, aseptic, and cGMP design, and CIP and SIP processes
• Experience with frozen product handling, blending, and packaging is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to occasionally work weekends, on-call, and/or evening shifts 
• Ability to travel Internationally up to 5%
• Ability to adhere to safety and hygiene requirements including but not limited to: GMP, PPE, allergens
• Physical ability to work within the production facility including but not limited to: walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stretch, and occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.

Location: New Berlin, WI

Application Deadline: February 9, 2026

Expected Salary Range: $75k to $90k

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution!  
• Minimum of 3 weeks' vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time  
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance   
• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution  
• Employee assistance program  
• Parental leave  
• Tuition reimbursement  
• All benefits begin on your first day!  

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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