Process Engineer II

The Opportunity:

Avantor seeks a dedicated and innovative Process Engineer II to optimize our Performance Materials organization. Serving customers worldwide, The Avantor Performance Materials organization manufactures and markets chemical products such as acids, advanced silicones, biological buffers, denaturants, and electronic chemicals, as well as diagnostics solutions.

This Northeast (PA, OH, KY preferred) role is full-time remote.

The Process Engineer II while working hands-on, independently, and collaboratively on cross-functional teams will be an integral part of developing new manufacturing processes and assessing the adequacy of equipment to meet ever-changing market/manufacturing demands. Utilizing excellent communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills, this role will interact with customers, internal team members, and vendors to develop process and equipment specifications. 

If you are a Process Engineer interested in this opportunity – let’s talk!

What we’re looking for 

• Education: Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, or related field.

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, in an engineering capacity involving chemical process design, transfer design input for manufacturability, and capital funds request preparation.

• Process design, optimization, control, and troubleshooting.

• Data analysis, simulation, and statistical tools to evaluate process performance and identify improvement opportunities.

• Quality standards and regulatory requirements for chemical products.

• GMP guidelines and practices for chemical and biological processes.

• Designing, developing, scaling up, and transferring manufacturing processes from lab to pilot to commercial scale.

• Process characterization, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting using statistical tools and techniques.

• Writing and reviewing process documentation, such as batch records, SOPs, protocols, reports, risk assessments, etc.

• Project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.

• Defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and resources.

• Planning, scheduling, monitoring, controlling, and reporting project activities and status.

• Collaboration Tools: (IE: Microsoft Office)

• Travel: 25- 50 %; mainly domestic

Preferred Experience:

• Proficiency in using process simulation software, such as Aspen Plus, SuperPro Designer, or SimSci Pro/II.

• Familiarity with analytical methods and instruments for process monitoring and control, such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, pH, conductivity, etc.

• Skills in leading, motivating, and coordinating project teams and stakeholders.

• Managing project budget, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Managing project risks, issues, changes, and dependencies.

• Applied engineering experience in a GMP manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Working with purified water systems, blending/drying process technologies, evaporation purification systems, and aseptic processing systems is a plus.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Provides technical process ownership to core manufacturing processes, further develops process methods, equipment, and support infrastructure to optimize production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and quality performance. Develop new manufacturing processes and assess the adequacy of equipment to meet ever-changing market/manufacturing demands.

• Identifies new equipment and technologies to support continuous improvement and capacity expansion of core capabilities. Design, validate, and commission new production equipment and tooling, monitor modifications and upgrades, and troubleshoot existing processes.

• Develops project budgets associated with the procurement of new equipment and technologies.

• Ensuring planned engineering (process) progress with respect to the engineering deliverables for Tenders (as required) and awarded Projects, process engineering planning & scheduling, preparation of progress reports, manpower & resource forecasts, time schedules of engineers, utilization of resources effectively & efficiently.

• Provides operational leadership by managing the Process Design & Detail Engineering including performing process simulations, design calculations, Process Optimization, sizing & selection of equipment, etc. Review of Client's tender documents, specifications, datasheets, installation, start-up, and validation of new process equipment and technologies.

• Interacts with customers, internal team members and vendors to develop process and equipment specifications. Prepares qualification reports, flow diagrams, and charts on research data and information.

• Implements and maintains appropriate engineering records consistent with cGMP and ISO regulations for production of Life Science biochemicals and reagents. Develops plans for the installation, movement, and repair of equipment and utilities within the building.

• Develop and own asset identification system for all manufacturing equipment.

• Develop, implement, and sustain reliability best practices to reduce unscheduled maintenance downtime and costs. Work closely with engineers/production staff. quality staff to monitor and improve the efficiency, output, and safety of the plant

• Optimize preventative and predictive maintenance programs, including Safety, Environmental, and Quality critical process control.

• Analyze downtime to identify chronic/sporadic failures and lead reliability improvement efforts. Making observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved.

• Lead RCFE (Root Cause Failure Elimination) process to identify the root cause and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence ensuring that all aspects of an operation or process meet specified regulations.

• Development and utilization of key reliability metrics to consistently measure performance.

• Provide long-range planning for the facility and equipment needs, including capital and major repairs. Support manufacturing and maintenance efforts as needed by the operation.

• Develop engineering scope for equipment and review for input into Computerized Maintenance Management System CMMS. Manage multiple projects as deemed necessary based on requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$77,300.00 - $128,700.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.