Process Engineer III at Ampac in rancho cordova, California

Job Description:

The Process R&D Engineer will work in collaboration with an R&D team to develop continuous and batch processes for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing using a variety of unit operations. The candidate will help design and set-up equipment to support the process development at lab scale. With the help of chemists, the Process R&D Engineer will collect the data necessary for modelling to gain a fundamental understanding of the process and support process optimization. The Process R&D Engineer will assist in scale up activities and be closely involved with transfer of the process to the full-scale plant. The candidate will also provide support to commercial manufacturing. Works under only general direction. This position is not remote or hybrid.



Duties and Responsibilities



• Development of modelling solutions for the scale-up and optimization of processes.


• Monitors existing processes, ensuring that batch records are maintained, variances are investigated, and day to day activities are properly planned.


• Troubleshoots processes to reduce downtime, improve cycle time, and increase productivity.


• Survey and evaluate new technologies.


• Implementation of technologies for safer and more efficient operating conditions.


• Interface with R&D Scientists and Engineers to transfer processes from the lab to the plant.


• Activates and qualifies facilities and equipment.


• Conducts product changeovers through shift coverage, preparation of cleaning instruction, and leading in set up operations.


• Write procedures and batch records.


• Develops process training for operations.


• Assists in the completion of Process Safety information and participates in Process Hazard Analysis.


• Interface with customers.



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE



• Typically requires 5-8 years of related experience and a bachelor's degree or 3-6 years of related experience and a master's degree or 0-3 years of related experience and a PhD degree or equivalent experience.


• BS, MS or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering;


• 5-8 years of industrial experience in Process R&D highly desired;


• Experience in cGMP manufacturing for pharmaceuticals highly desired



COMPETENCIES/SKILLS



• Strong knowledge of thermodynamic, mathematical modelling and process optimization;


• Strong written and communication skills;


• Knowledge of Organic Chemistry preferred;


• Knowledge of computer programming for equipment control and automation preferred;


• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects;


• Organized and safety conscious


This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit employment-at-will rights at any time.