Chemical Engineer jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Valent BioSciences LLC operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It’s about contributing to society, as well as making a profit.

The Valent BioSciences manufacturing site located on an expansive 73-acre site in Osage, IA is a state of the art 130,000 square foot plant and is the largest purpose-built biorational facility in the world. It serves as the manufacturing and quality control center for Valent BioSciences broad portfolio of fermentation products.

Description of Job:

As the Controls Engineer at Valent BioSciences, you will be responsible for controls systems design, specifications, programming, simulation, testing, troubleshooting and start-up assistance across a multi-product batch fermentation facility under distributed control system (DCS) control architecture. You must have an understanding of S88 Batch Control and have proven experience in PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or similar. You must have proven experience in HMI and SCADA programming and configuration of any of the following software packages: Delta V, Rockwell, Wonderware, or similar.

We are actively seeking qualified applicants for this position; however, please be aware that the selected candidate will not be able to commence employment until after April 1, 2024. We appreciate your understanding and encourage interested individuals to submit their applications in anticipation of the upcoming open position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to work hands in in the facility to troubleshoot issues and commission new equipment.

• Programming and troubleshooting of continuous and batch process system controls in a DCS controlled fermentation facility.
• Provides expertise to optimize control system functionality used for monitoring and controlling plant operations.
• Reviews operating control systems and coordinates activities related to the development of the project’s scope and schedules.
• Assist in design and commissioning of plant control systems additions, new installation, and process modifications.
• Work with onsite and offsite contractors and vendors to ensure targets and goals are aligned to complete projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensures operations are in accordance with safety requirements.
• Interfaces with Operations group for control systems optimizing and process improvements.
• Project management skills for projects involving automation, new and changes to existing equipment. 
• Maintains the design and specifications for controls equipment and instrumentation.
• Installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
• Additional duties as required.

 Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial or electrical engineering and four years of experience in a manufacturing environment or Associates Technical degree in automation and 6 years of experience.
• Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage and/or Consumer Products experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish goals. 
• Experience with managing multiple priorities and projects at the same time. 
• Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in applicable computer software along with the ability to troubleshoot and analyze issues with various computer programs and software.

 What We Offer: 

You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, 401k matching, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more!  

We work together to power our sustainable future.  Here’s what drives us: Valent BioSciences, LLC has a strong commitment to both sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR).  In fact, being a responsible corporate citizen has been ingrained in our culture since the company’s founding.  Today, it remains at the forefront of everything we do.

• Valent BioSciences LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

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To apply visit:

https://www.valentbiosciences.com/careers/