Principal Process Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Spearhead enterprise-level initiatives for process development, optimization, and scaling across upstream, downstream, or formulation operations.

• Act as the senior technical authority for process automation strategy, advanced control methodologies, digital transformation, and integration of next-generation technologies.

• Create, evaluate, and authorize PFDs, P&IDs, engineering studies, equipment specifications, and process narratives.

• Perform process modeling, statistical analysis, and comprehensive system assessments.

• Direct the commissioning, qualification, and startup of significant process systems, automated equipment, and integrated manufacturing platforms.

• Collaborate with automation, engineering, operations, and digital teams to develop monitoring tools, predictive analytics, and data-driven process control solutions.

• Address critical process deviations, equipment malfunctions, and automation challenges.

• Oversee multi-site technology transfer initiatives across development, clinical, and commercial settings.

• Manage vendors and supervise equipment upgrades, process redesigns, and automation projects.

• Propel continuous enhancement in yield, throughput, cost-effectiveness, and process reliability.

• Mentor, coach, and nurture engineering personnel while contributing to succession planning.

• Provide advice to internal leadership and client executives on process strategy, risk management, and technical planning.

• Shape engineering standards, best practices, and technology roadmaps.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 18 years of process engineering experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or advanced manufacturing sectors.

• Extensive background with automated process equipment, including bioreactors, chromatography systems, filtration skids, or formulation systems.

• Profound knowledge of DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens, and SCADA/PLC systems.

• Proven leadership in process development, scaling, equipment integration, and process optimization across various programs or locations.

• Capability to lead cross-functional teams, manage intricate technical programs, and mentor engineering personnel.

• Experience in shaping process strategies, influencing technical directions, and contributing to long-term operational planning.

• Expert-level comprehension of process engineering principles, mass/energy balances, process control, and equipment design.

• Proficiency in developing, interpreting, and approving P&IDs, engineering drawings, and automation logic.

• Advanced data analysis and modeling skills utilizing engineering and statistical tools.

• Strong communication, leadership, and program management abilities.

• Capacity to handle multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment.

• Regular use of computer keyboard and mouse, reaching, talking, listening, walking, and sitting.

• Ability to lift and transport objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel.

• Close vision and capability to adjust focus.

• Syner-G is currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary in the market.

• Annual incentive plan.

• Comprehensive benefits offerings.

• Continuous recognition and career development opportunities.

• Generous flexible paid time off program.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Flexible working hours.

• Fully remote work options for most positions.

• Opportunity to work “almost anywhere.”

• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.