Process Engineer - Technologist

Corbion•Blair, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Corbion’s Blair, Nebraska facility is expanding its engineering team with a Process Engineer - Technologist reporting to the Engineering & Technology Manager. The role supports engineering efforts in the lactic acid and lactates plants, continuous-improvement campaigns, and process-safety initiatives. The position monitors process performance, supports production and equipment troubleshooting, analyzes process data, and helps develop process standards and best practices. It works collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, and Engineering to implement practical improvements, support plant trials and process changes, and contribute to project development. The role also participates in process-safety activities and maintains technical documentation in accordance with QESH requirements. The employee will progressively take ownership of defined process areas and improvement projects as experience grows. Work takes place mainly in a general office environment and plant operations areas, where PPE is required. The position may involve lifting materials up to 50 pounds rarely; walking, standing, taking stairs, and sitting frequently; bending, stooping, kneeling or squatting and reaching occasionally; and occasionally working in warm processing areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field.
Understanding of common industrial manufacturing equipment and its applications.
Ability to learn and apply food-safety standards and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
Proven experience applying engineering practices toward feasible solutions.
Experience using root-cause analysis.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced team environment or work independently.
Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications and utilization of AI tools such as Copilot.
Working knowledge of process-safety strategies, including process hazard analyses (PHAs), mechanical integrity (MI), and management of change (MOC).

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor process performance and help identify deviations, losses, and improvement opportunities.
Support troubleshooting of production and equipment-related issues in the lactic acid and lactates plants.
Analyze process data and prepare calculations, summaries, and recommendations.
Develop working knowledge of plant unit operations, operating limits, and technical standards.
Support the development and documentation of standard operating conditions and process best practices.
Participate in root-cause analyses and follow up on assigned corrective actions.
Support continuous-improvement projects related to safety, quality, production, reliability, cost, and sustainability.
Work with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, and Engineering to implement practical improvements.
Participate in process-safety activities, including PHAs, MOCs, and mechanical-integrity reviews, under appropriate guidance.
Provide process-engineering input to front-end project development and small capital projects.
Support plant trials, new-product introductions, and implementation of process changes.
Maintain technical documentation and execute responsibilities in accordance with QESH requirements.
Progressively take ownership of defined process areas and improvement projects as experience grows.