Description

You will lead the design, construction, and commissioning of a first-of-a-kind demonstration-scale biomanufacturing facility in the Bay Area, owning the project from detailed engineering through startup and steady-state operations.

Requirements

• Direct experience leading design, build, commissioning, and startup of a pilot, demo, or production-scale facility
• 10+ years of experience in bioprocessing or related process industries
• Strong fundamentals in fermentation, downstream processing, and/or CIP/SIP systems
• Hands-on experience managing equipment vendors, contractors, and procurement
• Ability to read and develop engineering drawings including P&IDs, mechanical layouts, and electrical schematics

Responsibilities

• Own detailed engineering design of the demonstration facility (P&IDs, equipment specs, layout)
• Lead procurement of major process equipment and manage vendor relationships
• Coordinate with contractors during construction and installation
• Lead commissioning, qualification, and startup of all process systems
• Translate bench and pilot-scale designs into a production-ready facility