Process Engineer II

Avantor is looking for an engaging and motivated Process Engineer to optimize our NuSil team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives. 

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Bakersfield, CA facility with occasional travel to our sister site in Carpinteria, CA. You will have the opportunity to be responsible for all phases of medium-scale assigned process improvement projects, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost. If you are passionate about expanding your knowledge base and making a positive impact – let’s talk! 

The team 

Avantor’s NuSil team is part of our Biomaterials unit. This team supports the innovation and growth objectives of major laboratories across the globe by helping with the integration of new technology solutions into their lab processes and operations. 

What we’re looking for 

• Education: B.S. in engineering, chemical preferred
• Experience: 1-3 years in process engineering
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards: ASME BPVC/B31.3, ISA 84, TEMA, NFPA 70/70E, etc

Preferred Qualifications

• Process safety experience
• Experience with CAD or AGILE
• Applied engineering in cGMP manufacturing environment preferred

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 equipments etc. Review of Clients 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, 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 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 Computerize Maintenance Management System CMMS. Manage multiple projects as deemed necessary based on requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.