Principal Process Engineer
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Principal Process Engineer leading biopharma process development, automation, scale-up, and technology transfer at Syner-G. Providing strategic technical leadership across development, clinical, and commercial manufacturing programs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead enterprise-level process development, optimization, and scale-up initiatives across upstream, downstream, or formulation operations
- Serve as senior technical authority for process automation strategy, advanced control methodologies, digital transformation, and next-generation technology integration
- Develop, review, and approve PFDs, P&IDs, engineering studies, equipment specifications, and process descriptions
- Conduct process modeling, statistical analysis, and system-wide assessments
- Lead commissioning, qualification, and startup of major process systems, automated equipment, and integrated manufacturing platforms
- Partner with automation, engineering, operations, and digital teams on monitoring tools, predictive analytics, and data-driven process control solutions
- Troubleshoot critical process deviations, equipment failures, and automation issues
- Lead multi-site technology transfer activities across development, clinical, and commercial environments
- Oversee vendors and manage equipment upgrades, process redesigns, and automation projects
- Drive continuous improvement in yield, throughput, cost efficiency, and process robustness
- Mentor, coach, and develop engineering staff and contribute to succession planning
- Advise internal leadership and client executives on process strategy, risk mitigation, and technical planning
- Influence engineering standards, best practices, and technology roadmaps
Requirements:
- 18+ years of process engineering experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or advanced manufacturing environments
- Extensive experience with automated process equipment, including bioreactors, chromatography systems, filtration skids, or formulation systems
- Deep expertise with DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens, and SCADA/PLC systems
- Demonstrated leadership in process development, scale-up, equipment integration, and process optimization across multiple programs or sites
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex technical programs, and mentor engineering staff
- Experience shaping process strategy, influencing technical direction, and contributing to long-term operational planning
- Expert-level understanding of process engineering fundamentals, mass/energy balances, process control, and equipment design
- Ability to develop, interpret, and approve P&IDs, engineering drawings, and automation logic
- Advanced data analysis and modeling capabilities using engineering and statistical tools
- Excellent communication, leadership, and program management skills
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment
- Regular computer keyboard and mouse use, reaching, talking, listening, walking, and sitting
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
- Ability to occasionally stand, stoop, or kneel
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus
- Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Benefits:
- Market competitive base salary
- Annual incentive plan
- Robust benefit offerings
- Ongoing recognition and career development opportunities
- Generous flexible paid time off program
- Company-paid holidays
- Flexible working hours
- Fully remote work options for most positions
- Ability to work “almost anywhere”
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer
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