Senior Process Engineer, Arachidonic Acid (ARA) - Belvidere, NJ

Senior Process Engineer, Arachidonic Acid (ARA)

The Senior Process Engineer, ARA provides technical direction for a defined portion of the production process and shares responsibility for the department performance in the areas of safety, health, environment, quality, and production. They will work with the production team including the Production Manager, Process engineers, Technical Coordinator, and Operators and will be the ARA process owner to meet volumes and quality aligned with the business.

• •A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• •A place to grow and develop.
• •A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.
• •The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.
• •The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business.

• •BS in Engineering (or rel. technical discipline) required; Masters Degree preferred.
• •3-5 years relevant experience required, preferably working with chemicals, fermentation or biological processes.
• •Knowledge of production processes and specific requirements.
• •Knowledge of relevant Manufacturing Excellence work processes such as Asset Utilization and Operate Plant Normal.
• •Knowledge of relevant Safety, Health, and Environmental practices such as PHA, RCA, etc.
• •Must demonstrate expertise in the engineering discipline in which work is performed and have familiarity with other areas/fields depending on assignment.
• •Must be able to independently manage process optimization.
• •Where necessary, should be knowledgeable in the operation of process control instruments and systems.
• •Must be available to support shift, weekend and holiday schedules as required.
• •Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, including but not limited to field inspection and evaluation of process equipment, systems and facilities.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary: $87,000.00 - $160,000.00. In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

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.

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 oppo