Process Engineer Utilities As Process Engineer Utilities, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of site utility systems at the Belvidere site. You will provide technical expertise, drive continuous improvement initiatives, support operational excellence, and collaborate across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Fermentation teams to enhance plant performance, sustainability, and cost effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:- Drive operational excellence by analyzing process performance, identifying optimization opportunities, and implementing cost-effective improvements.
- Lead technical troubleshooting efforts and support reliability initiatives, including predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
- Manage and support capital and improvement projects, including automation and digitalization initiatives within Utilities operations.
- Champion continuous improvement programs, including Impact and 5S initiatives, to enhance performance, efficiency, and workplace organization.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate technical documentation and change control processes.
- Provide technical coaching, training, and cross-functional collaboration to support operational excellence and knowledge sharing across the site.
- You Bring:
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within chemical, pharmaceutical, or related industries required.
- Knowledge of utility systems, environmental requirements, regulatory compliance, and process safety principles.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, operational excellence practices, and Lean Six Sigma tools.
- Strong problem-solving, project management, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
- Ability to independently manage process optimization initiatives and provide technical support across plant operations.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required.
- About dsm-firmenich:
At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
The application process:
Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by September 15, 2026.Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help – just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency statement:
We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.
