Process Development Engineer
We are a Biology Company
Plantible, backed by Astanor Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Piva Capital, Kellogg’s, and Vectr Ventures, is a vertically integrated biology company that is unlocking the power in plants in service of people & planet. Our mission is to create solutions that empower customers to make sustainable and regenerative choices without compromising on quality. We are beginning with the food industry. Please visit our website to learn more about our mission and continued success: https://www.plantiblefoods.com/
How You Will Contribute
We are looking for a Process Development Engineer to join our growing company. As our Technical Expert you will be working on Optimizing and Scaling Up our Production Process. You will have the opportunity to make an immediate and sustainable impact in the development of the company by initiating and implementing process development projects, while having the opportunity to grow with a fast-moving startup.
What You Will Be Working On
Set up DOE, Run Experiments, Collect and Analyze Data from our Pilot Plant.
Work closely with vendors and the pilot team to scale up and optimize our processes.
Develop and communicate process designs using process flow diagrams, P&IDs, process narratives and heat and mass balances.
Scale Up from Lab Process to Pilot and Scale Down from Manufacturing to Pilot.
Develop, design, install and optimize full scale manufacturing systems to maximize yields, reduce costs, improve equipment reliability within the production process.
Focus on scaling up new manufacturing technologies developed in our pilot plant.
Lead and support major capital projects to build our DEMO size production lines.
What You Will Bring to Plantible
A Bachelors in Chemical, Mechanical, or Biological Sciences Engineering with 4 to 5 years of experience designing and building food processing systems, operations or facilities.
OR a Masters in Chemical, Mechanical or Biological Sciences Engineering with 2 to 3 years of experience designing and building food processing systems, operations or facilities.
Acute curiosity about process performance and plant operations optimization.
Desire to collaborate with your colleagues in the other departments but also able to work independently.
Able to adapt to changing timelines and priorities.
Continuous learner, excited to understand the complete production process from cultivation to packaging.
Preferably You Will Have Been Exposed to:
Process engineering and design including creating H&M balances, process flow diagrams, scaling up process from pilot to commercial scales and/or
Capital project engineering including leading projects from concept through operations, equipment specification, installation, and commissioning.
Experience scaling products between bench, pilot, and manufacturing scale.
Experience in Sanitary 3-A, USDA, and FDA food processing as well as HACCP, OSHA, and other norms for food production.
Choose Plantible Foods
Becoming part of Plantible means contributing to a sustainable future for all. We are a venture funded startup that is trying to make sure that we not only spread happiness amongst our employees, but also to current and future generations. We believe diversity creates uniqueness. Our diverse international team of highly talented people has different interests and hobbies and we support them all.
At Plantible we are continually working to better our offerings. Check it out!:
Medical Insurance (premium 100% paid by company for employee)
Dental Insurance (premium 75% paid by company for employee)
Vision Insurance (premium 75% paid by company for employee)
Unlimited PTO Program401k Program
Working in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment
Bi-weekly Friday socials
Team building events
Company wide events
Financial support with your relocation, if necessary, ensuring a smooth transition into living in sunny and beautiful Southern California.
And of course, lots of beautiful land for outdoor activities!
Plantible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Plantible Foods reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.