Field Engineer - Technical Service, Bioenergy

Qualifications
Demonstrating strong logical thinking and an ability to solve complex technical problems and communicate in an understandable and convincing manner, coupled with a comprehensive knowledge of standard unit operations in ethanol and grain milling
Understanding current process limitations within the industry and developing easily implementable solutions, showing a business understanding of how the science will impact economic factors for Novonesis and our customers
Hold a minimum of a BS degree in Engineering and +12 years of relevant experience in the bioenergy/grain milling/agricultural industry
Possess a solid science background, including engineering, data analysis and fermentation
An ideal candidate will have both comprehensive knowledge of the bioenergy or grain milling industry and a history of developing innovative engineering solutions
Ability to travel approximately 50%
The job level can potentially be adjusted to accommodate applicants with significantly more experience
Benefits
Expected salary range: $130,000-$150,000
Benefits you will enjoy: 
401(k) with up to a +% company contribution! 
Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time 
Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance  
Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution 
Employee assistance program 
Parental leave 
Tuition reimbursement 
All benefits begin on your first day! 
Responsibilities
This will require strong collaboration both with the ethanol producers and the Novonesis Biofuels team
This position will be based out of a home office in Iowa, Nebraska, or South Dakota to best serve our customers in the Midwest US corn belt
Job description
Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join Us As Our New Field Engineer

We are looking for an experienced and personable candidate to join our Biofuels Technical Service team. You will work with our customers at ethanol plants across the US to learn their processes, understand their challenges, and deliver products and services from Novonesis’ wide portfolio.

Welcome To Bioenergy

The US ethanol industry is an exciting and dynamic place to work, and we are looking for motivated individuals to implement our market-leading products and services. This will require strong collaboration both with the ethanol producers and the Novonesis Biofuels team.

In This Role You’ll Make An Impact By
• Demonstrating strong logical thinking and an ability to solve complex technical problems and communicate in an understandable and convincing manner, coupled with a comprehensive knowledge of standard unit operations in ethanol and grain milling.
• Understanding current process limitations within the industry and developing easily implementable solutions, showing a business understanding of how the science will impact economic factors for Novonesis and our customers.

To Succeed You Must Hold
• Hold a minimum of a BS degree in Engineering and +12 years of relevant experience in the bioenergy/grain milling/agricultural industry.
• Possess a solid science background, including engineering, data analysis and fermentation. An ideal candidate will have both comprehensive knowledge of the bioenergy or grain milling industry and a history of developing innovative engineering solutions.
• Ability to travel approximately 50%.
• The job level can potentially be adjusted to accommodate applicants with significantly more experience.
• This position will be based out of a home office in Iowa, Nebraska, or South Dakota to best serve our customers in the Midwest US corn belt.

Application deadline: February 24, 2025

Expected salary range: $130,000-$150,000

Benefits you will enjoy: 
• 401(k) with up to a +% company contribution! 
• Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time 
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance  
• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution 
• Employee assistance program 
• Parental leave 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• All benefits begin on your first day! 

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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