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Foundations - Rotational Engineer

Lesaffre Group
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2025

Accelerate Your Engineering Career with Lesaffre’s Rotational Foundations Program!

Are you an aspiring engineer ready to fast-track your development? This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to dive headfirst into the dynamic world of technical innovation and business strategy.

Over the course of three 18-month rotations, you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in disciplines ranging from engineering fundamentals and product development to process optimization and project management. Rotating through our state-of-the-art facilities in Cedar Rapids (Iowa), Milwaukee (Wisconsin), and Dothan (Alabama), you'll gain a 360-degree perspective on how Lesaffre drives excellence across our global operations.

But the real excitement lies in the hands-on, cross-functional experiences that will transform you into a well-rounded, strategic thinker. Whether you're collaborating with our R&D teams to bring the next breakthrough product to life or partnering with operations to streamline critical workflows, you'll make a measurable impact from day one.

Who is Lesaffre?

Lesaffre is a key global player in the fermentation of microorganisms (yeasts and bacteria) for baking, taste, healthcare and industrial biotechnology. This story began more than 170 years ago in northern France, and, thanks to our pioneer spirit and our innovative approach, we are constantly developing. 

Lesaffre's global presence includes 11,000 employees from 96 nationalities and a 3-billion euro turnover. We work with customers, partners and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bio actives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being and improve plant nutrition. 

Our Core Values: Passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility  

What you’ll do as a Foundations Engineer

  •  Understand and effectively utilize all employee safety programs to ensure proper procedures are followed, acting immediately on any unsafe conditions or behavior
  •  Gain in-depth knowledge of yeast manufacturing processes through internal/external training and improvement/optimization studies
  •  Acquire familiarity with the plant's fermentation equipment, process control systems, and utility infrastructure
  •  Participate in and/or lead continuous improvement projects and process optimization initiatives
  •  Monitor operations, anticipate issues, and accurately communicate relevant information to management in a timely manner
  •  Analyze, process, and act upon operational data in accordance with procedural standards
  •  Take on other duties as assigned

Required qualifications:  

  •  Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering is required.
  •  Ability to live in Cedar Rapids, Milwaukee, and/or Dothan for each 18-month rotation.

Lesaffre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.   

 

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