Danisco Deutschland GmbH, part of IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances), is a global leader in biotechnology, fermentation and microbial solutions. At our production site in Niebüll (Schleswig-Holstein), we develop and manufacture starter cultures and probiotics used in food production across more than 90 countries worldwide. We are a part of a global network driving innovation in food, health and bioscience.
Your Role
As a Senior Process Engineer, you will drive the optimization and development of industrial bioprocess and fermentation systems. You will act as a technical expert for process engineering and production technologies, working closely with operations, engineering and international project teams to improve efficiency, reliability and product quality.
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Key Responsibilities
* Optimize bioprocess and fermentation production systems (upstream & downstream)
* Identify and solve process engineering and production issues
* Develop and implement process optimization and scale-up solutions
* Support capital investment (CapEx) projects from concept to commissioning
* Create and review process documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, specifications)
* Perform mass and energy balance calculations
* Support equipment design, selection and sizing
* Define process control strategies in collaboration with automation teams
* Support FAT/SAT and commissioning activities
* Contribute to process safety management (HIRA, MOC, PSSR)
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Your Profile
* Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering or related field
* Several years of experience in:
o Industrial biotechnology / fermentation
o Process engineering / bioprocess engineering
* Strong knowledge of:
o Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
o Batch processing systems
o Bioprocess equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, piping systems)
* Experience with fermentation or microbial production systems
* Familiarity with GMP or food safety standards (e.g. FSSC22000)
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Fluent German and English
* Willingness to travel within EMEA
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What We Offer
* A key role in a global biotechnology and fermentation environment
* Collaboration with international engineering and production teams
* Work on advanced bioprocess and microbial technologies
* Participation in global process optimization and investment projects
* Career development opportunities within the IFF organization
* High impact role in optimizing global production processes
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Apply Now
If you are passionate about bioprocess engineering, fermentation technologies and industrial
biotechnology, we look forward to receiving your application via the IFF careers portal.
Danisco Deutschland GmbH
Busch-Johannsen-Str. 1
25899 Niebüll
www.du-fuer-danisco.de
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