Senior Process Engineer (m/f/d) – Bioprocess / Fermentation / Biotechnology

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.

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)

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering or related field
• Several years of experience in:
  • Industrial biotechnology / fermentation
  • Process engineering / bioprocess engineering
• Strong knowledge of:
  
  • Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
  • Batch processing systems
  • 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

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

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