(Senior) Process Engineer

Aker BioMarine is a leading biotechnology company developing krill-derived products for consumer health and wellness and animal nutrition. The company has a strong position in its industry.

In Aker BioMarine we believe in a world where everyone has access to quality nutrition and good health without compromising the planet.

We are looking for more people like us, who believe they can make a difference in the world.

We are about 375 employees globally, with more than 40 nationalities, spread across all time zones and most continents. Together, we form an international, high performing, diverse and fun work environment.

Working with us means you appreciate diversity, are highly skilled within your field and can cope with unexpected situations. You enjoy a fast pace, tolerate quick decisions and continuously ongoing changes. You are a true team player who “chips in” when the situation requires so.

Join our team, we're looking for a (Senior) Process Engineer

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge industry? Aker BioMarine (AKBM) invites you to become a vital part of our innovative team at our state-of-the-art production and Research & Development (R&D) facility in Ski.

As a (Senior) Process Engineer, you will be at the forefront of advancing our krill protein and peptide business. Your expertise will drive the development, improvement, and optimization of our production processes, enhancing both technical and economic performance. You will play a crucial role in scaling up our manufacturing capabilities by participating in the technical evaluation of greenfield and brownfield scale-up options, contributing to technology transfer towards toll manufacturing, and leading scale-up operations.

In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with our dedicated operational and R&D teams, leveraging your knowledge to spearhead innovations that define the future of krill protein ingredients.

Do you want to be part of pioneering sustainable innovation in krill protein production? Read more!

What you will do:

• Become the process engineering expert on the different unit operations and the overall production process.

• Establish and optimize the process mass and heat balance.

• Develop and prepare test plans for assessing and optimizing the performance of individual unit operations. Participate in tests and evaluate, interpret, and report test results.

• Analyze overall process performance data, as well as detailed data on specific process units.

• Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem solving.

• Propose and implement projects to modify the process and equipment, to increase efficiency and remove bottlenecks.

• Establish and improve the process economics.

• Implement the results of R&D developments in the production plant.

• Be an active and contributing member of the process and product development team.
• Contribute to new technology scouting and evaluation.

To succeed in this role we believe you have:

• MSc in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Technology or equivalent.

• Min. 2-5 years relevant process engineering experience. Relevant experience may include operational plant engineering, or engineering projects at an engineering firm, or project design, execution and start-up at equipment or installation supplier.
• Experience with food (ingredient) manufacturing is a pre.
• Experience with separation unit operations such as centrifugation, membrane filtration and ion exchange is a pre.

The right candidate is:

• A team player that likes to cooperate with different people across different functions.
• Curious and strong willingness to learn and develop.
• Practical and solution driven mindset.
• Ability to operate independently.

The Senior Process Engineer will work at our plant in Ski, Norway. It's important that the candidate lives in Norway and work at the plant.

For more information about the position or process, please contact Hanne Bache (+47 92 28 43 75)

About Aker BioMarine:

Aker BioMarine develops bioactive ingredients for use in the nutraceutical, aquaculture and animal feed market. Its fully traceable value chain stretches from sustainable krill harvesting operations in Antarctica through the logistics hub in Montevideo to its state-of-the-art factory in Houston and all the way to its customers around the world.

Superba Krill is a pure form of omega-3s that are more easily absorbed by the human body, providing health benefits, including boosting heart, brain, and joint health.

QRILL Aqua is a functional feed ingredient for shrimp, marine fish, and salmonids, increasing productivity in aquaculture - through improved growth, health and quality.

QRILL Pet is a functional ingredient for pet nutrition with documented health benefits for companion animals. Proven in numerous studies to benefit pet health, the omega-3s help maintain the health of the heart, kidneys, liver, joints, brain, eyes, skin and coat.

Understory is a premium marine protein peptide ingredient from Antarctic krill.

FloraMarine is a plant-based, marine source of DHA omega-3 from algae, offering the highest natural concentration of algae DHA on the market today. DHA is widely known to be vital for brain and eye health, as well as early life nutrition.

LYSOVETA TM is a new dietary supplement product from Aker BioMarine, specifically targeting brain health. It contains essential nutrients including LPC-bound EPA and DHA, which are important for long-term brain health and function, across the whole lifespan.

What you can expect from working in Aker BioMarine:

You can expect a lot of challenges in an fast paced environment. In return we promise you will be part of a fun and exciting journey. If you show initiative and desire for more responsibility, we will give it to you and support you along the way. We strongly believe that our team of people want to do their best. All in the spirit of being the leading company in our industry and always striving to raise the bar.