Senior Ethanol Fermentation Engineer

Illinois Ag; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Ag is seeking an Ethanol Support Engineer in Decatur, IL to lead the design and optimization of ethanol fermentation processes. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent experience in fermentation science and a strong background in commercial-scale fermentation operations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex fermentation challenges, collaborating with various stakeholders, and driving process improvements. Join us to contribute to technological advancements in ethanol production!

Qualifications

• Experience in fermentation science with a strong focus on ethanol fermentation.
• Hands-on experience in commercial or pilot-scale fermentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, optimization, and scale-up of ethanol fermentation processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for process optimizations.
• Troubleshoot fermentation issues and develop solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting fermentation processes

Project management

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

PhD in fermentation science or related discipline

MS with 10+ years of experience

BS with 15+ years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Statistical software (e.g., JMP, Minitab)

OSI PI

Job description

Illinois Ag is seeking an Ethanol Support Engineer in Decatur, IL to lead the design and optimization of ethanol fermentation processes. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent experience in fermentation science and a strong background in commercial-scale fermentation operations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex fermentation challenges, collaborating with various stakeholders, and driving process improvements. Join us to contribute to technological advancements in ethanol production!