Senior Process Engineer

Our client, a global leader in biotech and pharmaceutical solutions, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for their CA location. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing and research by developing innovative process designs and supporting utilities for a wide range of facilities.

Position Overview

As a Senior Process Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and implementing manufacturing processes and utility systems, with projects spanning from pilot-scale to full commercial production environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Lead Process Engineer on conceptual design deliverables, including Process Flow Diagrams and conducting Material and Energy Balances.
• Estimate utility requirements for new manufacturing processes and design utility generation and distribution systems.
• Develop detailed Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), incorporating controls strategy and Clean-In-Place/Sterilize-In-Place (CIP/SIP) functions (AutoCAD proficiency is a plus).
• Create critical utility system P&IDs, such as those for Water for Injection (WFI), USP Purified Water, and Clean Steam.
• Conduct engineering studies to enhance, expand, or automate facilities with minimal supervision.
• Prepare specifications and performance data sheets for process equipment and instrumentation.
• Leverage and contribute to company design tools, including process simulation and smart P&IDs.
• Take ownership of process-related aspects within larger projects or lead smaller projects independently, offering technical support to the design team.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients and collaborate effectively with the internal design team.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a nimble, innovative team where your work on world-class pharmaceutical and biotech designs will have a lasting impact.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years focused on process design in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology sectors.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Knowledge of cGMP standards applicable to process design and equipment specification.

Additional Information:

• Project-dependent travel is required.
• This role includes field-based, safety-sensitive responsibilities in various environments such as construction, packaging, and manufacturing.
• Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation:

This position offers a salary range of $130,000 - $200,000 , depending on experience, education, and skill set.