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Corbion lists this Senior Process Engineer opportunity in blair, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Senior Process Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Work Location: On-Site
Office Location: Blair, NE, US
Job Type: Full Time
Job ID: 6340
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.
Job Functions
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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
5+ 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
Comfortability with continuous improvement strategies and experience working in that environment
Proven ability to multi-task in a fast paced, team environment
Ability to work well as an independent contributor and in a team atmosphere
Excellent verbal/written, problem solving and organizational skills
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)
Physical Demands
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)
Walking, standing, taking stairs (frequently)
Bending, stooping, kneeling/squatting (occasionally)
Reach outward, reach overhead % (occasionally)
Sitting (frequently)
Ability to handle warm temperatures when in processing areas (occasionally) About Corbion
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. In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of € 1,267.4 million with a workforce of 2,408 FTEs. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information:
Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. 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.
Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.
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Worksite address
blair, NE, 68009, US
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