Automation Engineer

Are you ready fora 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 Automation Engineer

In this role you will have the opportunity to work closely with production to ensure things operate smoothly and efficiently. You will design, implement, and maintain process control systems in support of production units, utilities, environmental operations, and supply change management. You will provide user and system level support for PI system data historian.

Welcome to Enzymes Manufacturing

Enzymes Manufacturing is the home of our value chain from suppliers, to internal stakeholders, to customers. We are responsible for creating a safe work environment/culture, and for keeping our promises as an outstanding supplier of biological solutions and services. Together, we form the bedrock of the world's largest manufacturing setup of industrial enzymes and microbes.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Assisting in designing and laying out computer-based process control systems.

• Coordinating and supervising the installation of process control hardware and software to ensure Novonesis standards and quality levels are maintained.
  Working with production process engineers, production managers, and maintenance personnel to develop improved process control strategies and design hardware and software systems to implement these strategies.

• Maintaining the FRA (PI) system to the existing Novonesis approved standard.

• Troubleshooting SATT/800XA problems with production staff.

• Being available on a call-in basis with other SattLine/800XA support personnel to support 24-hour operation of the facility.

• Implementing OT software and hardware solutions in critical infrastructure environments.

• Understanding OT systems, protocols, architectures, and technologies, including industrial control systems (SCADA, PLC, DCS).

• Installing and configuring cybersecurity packages including Managed Antivirus, SIEM, NSM, Threat Monitoring (Nozomi), Patch Management, Password Management, and Managed File Transfer.

To succeed you must hold:

• BS degree or AAS +3yrs relevant experience. Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation engineering preferred

• Familiarity with DCS programming and related hardware. 800XA and SattLine preferred

• Familiarity with OT software and hardware security solutions

• Ability to move about in the processing areas and be able to climb stairs, and ladders

Application deadline: 7/4/2025

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com

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