Process Engineer

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In this role, you will play a key part in designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes and production plants, supporting operations from pilot scale through full commercial production. You will provide technical leadership and work closely with cross‑functional and global teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing solutions that support Novonesis’ business goals.

The Role & Your Impact

As a Process Engineer, you will lead and support multiple engineering projects while ensuring strong engineering and project management practices are applied. You will contribute directly to improving production performance, reducing cost of goods, strengthening supply chains, and enhancing product quality.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing preliminary project scope, engineering concepts, and project plans for new or modified bioprocesses, including initial cost and benefit estimates

• Preparing, maintaining, and being accountable for basic engineering packages such as process flow diagrams (PFDs), mass balances, P&IDs, equipment lists, and preliminary equipment specifications

• Leading and supporting engineering projects from concept development through implementation and startup

• Working closely with plant operations to troubleshoot process and equipment issues and implement effective solutions

• Interacting with third‑party partners, including equipment vendors, EPC contractors, and industry consultants

• Participating in and leading HAZOPs, risk assessments, and process risk identification and mitigation activities

• Providing hands‑on startup support and delivering technical training to operators for new equipment and process technologies

• Supporting technology transfer and scale‑up of new processes from R&D or pilot development into manufacturing

• Monitoring and analyzing process trends using statistical tools to ensure processes remain within control limits and to identify root causes of variation

• Leading cross‑functional technical issues to resolution through strong troubleshooting, prioritization, and decision‑making

• Supporting and leading continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

• Developing, documenting, and sharing engineering best practices across the organization

• Providing technical oversight of manufacturing operations and coordinating technical activities for assigned products or process areas

• Performing other duties as needed to support business and operational objectives

To succeed in this role, you bring strong technical expertise, project leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

We expect you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related technical discipline

• Relevant experience in process engineering, manufacturing, or bioprocessing environments, with demonstrated success leading technical projects

• Experience working in fermentation and bioprocessing environments

• Strong knowledge of process design, scale‑up, and manufacturing operations

• Proficiency with engineering and data analysis tools such as spreadsheets, databases, AutoCAD, and/or SolidWorks

• Working knowledge of project management principles

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills

While not required, the following experience will help you thrive in the role:

• Experience working in global, cross‑functional organizations

• Ability to provide technical guidance, training, or mentoring to engineers, interns, or project team members

• Interest in continuous improvement, operational excellence, and knowledge sharing

What We Offer

At Novonesis, you will join a collaborative and innovative community of engineers and scientists working to deliver biological solutions with real‑world impact. We support professional development, knowledge exchange, and continuous improvement, while empowering employees to contribute to sustainable and meaningful change.

• This position is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

• Work involves collaboration with global and cross‑functional teams

• Hands‑on support in manufacturing environments may be required during project execution and startup

• Travel up to 10%, including domestic and international locations

• A valid passport is required

Expected Pay: $68,050-$93,569

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

• Healthcare Savings Account (HSA) option

• Employee Assistance Program

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

Application deadline: May 12, 2026

Our purpose guides 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. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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