What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optimization Engineer position at Symrise?
About us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
Scent & Care creates and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules and mint aromas. Manufacturers use it to produce perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances and oral care products.
Symrise – always inspiring more…
Your role
Duties and Responsibilities :
Essential Functions :
A. Support production units by actively analyzing existing systems and implementing cost effective process improvements.
B. Manage capital projects from initial concept idea to final implementation phase and provide technical expertise as a member of assigned Capital Project teams.
C. Support Compliance & Regulatory Manager by performing calculations, maintaining proper documentation and initiating projects aimed at remaining compliant with all the various government agencies applicable to our industry. This includes but is not limited to : HAZOP’s, Validation etc.
D. Provide back-up support and technical expertise to the Process Control Systems Analyst (otherwise referred to as programmers). Work very closely with the site programming group to ensure that all production areas are programmed in a manner that is easily Validated and provides ease of operation to the most junior operator.
E. Support maintenance activities by actively providing input to resolve the root cause of equipment failures and research alternative solutions to prevent future failures.
About you
- Must have a minimum 0-2 years of experience and a BS in Chemical Engineering
- Candidate must display creative and innovative solutions to the wide variety of problems that may arise with equipment, systems, or personnel.
- Be able to evaluate problems and provide solutions through logical systematic diagnosis, determine root cause, and decide on appropriate resolutions.
- Self-motivated to achieve results while working alone as well as actively participating as a member of a work team.
- Good communication skills to interact with other departments and colleagues.
- Excellent computer skills required in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word etc.).
Our offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
