Process Engineer

Job Description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek ---- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

Want to take your knowledge and experience further? Ready to provide technical leadership and make key decisions? This is your opportunity - not only to join a committed, professional, and forward-thinking team but also to lead in the design and implementation of complex manufacturing processes and transform broad concepts into structured results-focused projects.

Join a growing team with this exciting new opportunity for Process Engineer working on development of new technologies for oligonucleotide production.  Work on a dynamic, fast-paced, large capacity oligonucleotide API production facility design and construction project.  Contribute to the growing industry of oligonucleotide (DNA-RNA) based therapeutics.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

•  Lead for lab and pilot scale development testing of evaporation and drying technology.  Responsible for design of experiments, benchtop and pilot scale equipment   procurement and operation, analytical testing of equipment, and summarization of data and results. Responsible for engineering, operations, and maintenance requirements for large scale process equipment.  
• Lead for development of new processes and unit operations.  Responsible for process modeling and consulted on process fit and throughput assessments. Responsible for planning and operating lab scale and pilot equipment for development of new unit operations. Generate reports for engineering teams to specify equipment based on lab scale development operations.
• •Responsible for process design review for large capital projects, including user requirements specifications development, P&IDs, layouts, and equipment specifications.  
• Responsible for equipment requirements definition and procurement support, including equipment and instrumentation specification/selection, equipment procurement, FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, qualification, and turn-over to manufacturing.
• Consulted on Automation/Controls design, including instrumentation selection, equipment interface, and equipment module / phase design.  
• Support Chemical Development in the development, characterization, and scaleup of innovative Oligonucleotide production processes and technologies.
•  Support EHS activities including PHA, PSSR, and PSM compliance.
   

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

   
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent engineering education/experience .

DESIRED:

2+ years of combined experience in pharma/biopharma, fine chemicals or food manufacturing industries to include experience with P&IDs, facility layouts, mass and energy balances, solvent handling, equipment design, user requirement specifications (URSs).

2+ years of experience with medium to large-sized projects through all phases, including design, design review, process hazard analysis, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification.

Familiarity with current ASME BPE sanitary piping and equipment design standards, electrical standards such as National Fire Protection Association / National Electrical Code (NFPA 70 / NEC), and International Fire and Building Code

Experience in laboratory environment including laboratory notebook data integrity and good documentation practices, chemical and solvent handling, and operation of analytical testing instrumentation including HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis.
Internships or co-ops in the biopharma or chemical industry a plus. Engineering, communication, and organizational skills to support the safe, efficient, and compliant design, construction, and startup of an API manufacturing facility.

Self-motivated, hands-on problem solver with the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams, including process development, manufacturing, validation, quality, safety, and project management personnel.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least May 20, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $67,760.00 - $105,875.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

35% of the Time

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Manufacturing