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Process Design Engineer

Manus Bio

Augusta, GAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Augusta, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Manus Bio is hiring a Process Design Engineer . Manus Bio seeks a self‑motivated Process Design Engineer to lead laboratory operations at its Augusta, GA facility. The role involves designing and optimizing processes, supporting capital projects, commissioning, and ensuring process safety while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key focus areas include Initiate/support conceptual design of new processes, including P&ID development, scale‑up calculations, mass & energy balances, EFDs, and PFDs, Gather and organize information for developing design, and Initiate/support capital projects, including scope development, cost justification, control logic, and start‑up support.

Successful candidates bring B.S. In Chemical Engineering, 3-15 Years Plant Engineering Experience, and 3-15 Years Process Design Experience. Important skills include Process Design, Conceptual Development, Line Sizing, Equipment Sizing, Mass & Energy Balances, and Process Engineering. Preferred (not required): Process Hazard Evaluation Techniques, cGMP Environments, Biochemical Industry Experience, and Petrochemical Industry Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Process DesignConceptual DevelopmentLine SizingEquipment SizingMass & Energy BalancesProcess EngineeringPerformance OptimizationInstrumentationData CollectionEFDsPFDsP&IDsIsometric DrawingsDimensional DrawingsDocument ControlProcess SafetyAdaptabilityCreativityInitiativeP&ID DevelopmentScale-Up CalculationsCapital ProjectsScope DevelopmentCost JustificationControl LogicStart-Up SupportCommissioningWater-BatchingProcess Hazard AnalysisMaintaining DrawingsMaintaining ProceduresMaintaining PSI FilesManagement of ChangeTroubleshooting Design IssuesPreparation of Detailed Engineering ReportsPreparation of as-Built Drawing MarkupsPilot Plant Scale-UpPlant Material BalancesCapacity EvaluationsArea/Plant YieldsKPIsEquipment SpecificationMaterials SpecificationEquipment ProcurementMaterials ProcurementThermodynamicsTransportKineticsOral CommunicationCommunicationKPIs Monitoring and ReportingRead and Understand P&ID'sAnalytical SkillsProblem Solving SkillsComputer SkillsMicrosoft Windows Based ProgramsProcess Scale-UpIdentifying Plant Material BalancesSpecification and Procurement of EquipmentSpecification and Procurement of MaterialsInspection of New ProcessesInspection of UpgradesInspection of RetrofitsSafe Work PracticesPromoting Positive Working EnvironmentEngineering Core FundamentalsDetailed Engineering ReportsAs-Built Drawing MarkupsEngineering Reports PreparationDesign Conformance InspectionPositive Working Environment PromotionEngineering DocumentationReading P&IDsWindowsCommunication SkillsAnalytical and Problem Solving SkillsTime Management SkillsChange Management AbilitiesFlexible HoursProcess Hazard Evaluation TechniquescGMP EnvironmentsBiochemical Industry ExperiencePetrochemical Industry ExperiencePharmaceutical Industry ExperienceEnergy Industry ExperienceOil and Gas Industry ExperienceAspen PlusChemCADEFDPFDAnalytical Problem SolvingTime ManagementChange ManagementInterpersonal InteractionProcess OptimizationProcess Safety ManagementcGMP KnowledgeOSHA 29 CFR 1910 KnowledgeProblem SolvingInteraction With Co-WorkersEFD CreationPFD CreationTeam CollaborationMass and Energy BalancesProcess Engineering OptimizationMicrosoft Windows ProgramsFlexible Hours AvailabilityP&ID ReadingVendor InteractionEquipment Flow DiagramsProcess Flow DiagramsPiping & Instrumentation DiagramsExcellent CommunicationStakeholder InteractionProcess Hazard EvaluationEFD DevelopmentPFD DevelopmentTeam InteractioncGMP ExperienceBiochemical Industry KnowledgePetrochemical Industry KnowledgePharmaceutical Industry KnowledgeEnergy Industry KnowledgeOil and Gas Industry KnowledgeTroubleshootingEngineering ReportsScale‑UpPilot Plant OperationsMaterial BalancesKPIs MonitoringInstrumentation SpecificationOSHA 29 CFR 1910 Process Hazard EvaluationcGMP Environment ExperienceRead P&IDsCollaborationEngineering Report PreparationScale-Up to Pilot PlantMaterial Balance EvaluationCapacity EvaluationKPI MonitoringEquipment Specification ProcurementProcess InspectionSafety ComplianceIsometric DrawingDimensional DrawingAnalytical and Problem SolvingSpecification and ProcurementInspectionSpecification ProcurementEquipment InspectionExcellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationcGMPTransport PhenomenaChemical KineticsMaterial SpecificationInstrumentation KnowledgePilot Process DevelopmentP&IDOSHA 29 CFR 1910P&ID Development and ReadingVendor and Contractor InteractionP&ID InterpretationCore Values ComplianceInspection and ReportingExcellent Communication SkillsEffective Time ManagementInterpersonal Interaction With Co-Workers Vendors ContractorsTroubleshooting DesignAs-Built MarkupsBiochemical IndustryPetrochemical IndustryPharmaceutical IndustryEnergy IndustryOil and Gas IndustryInteraction With Co-Workers, Vendors, ContractorsCapital Project Scope DevelopmentMaterials SelectionAs‑Built Drawing MarkupOSHA 29 CFR 1910 Hazard EvaluationControl Logic DevelopmentSpecification and Procurement of InstrumentationThermodynamics KnowledgeTransport Phenomena KnowledgeKinetics KnowledgePilot Data CollectionInspection and Conformance Review

Qualifications

B.S. In Chemical Engineering3+ Years Plant Engineering Experience15+ Years Plant Engineering ExperienceStrong Understanding of ThermodynamicsStrong Understanding of TransportStrong Understanding of KineticsIndustrial Setting ExperienceAbility to Read P&IDsTraining in Process Hazard Evaluation OSHA 29 CFR 1910cGMP ExperienceBiochemical Industry ExperiencePetrochemical Industry Experience

Full job description

Process Design Engineer Augusta, Georgia, United States, Full-Time

Manus works across industries and value chains to accelerate the transition to BioAlternatives – better performing and more sustainable versions of complex molecules traditionally sourced from plants, animals, or fossil fuels. Our platform is proven to work across scales, bridging the Valley of Death between lab and manufacturing more efficiently and more reliably to deliver the benefits of synthetic biology today. We are seeking a self-motivated and highly organized individual for a position that will specialize in and lead all laboratory operations at our Boston BioFacility.

We are seeking a highly motivated Process Design Engineer to assist with design of new processes, optimization of existing processes, capital projects, recommissioning, and startup. The ideal candidate will have expertise process design (conceptual development, line sizing, equipment sizing, mass & energy balances), process engineering (optimization, instrumentation, and data collection), engineering documentation (EFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, isometric drawings, dimensional drawings, document control, etc.), and process safety. This hands-on position requires a desire and ability to work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as the demonstration of a high degree of flexibility, creativity, and initiative applied to the various duties and aspects of the position. This person will be expected to play an integral part of Manus Bio’s team located in Augusta, GA

Why work at Manus:

  • Opportunity – For motivated, results-oriented team members, our growth creates opportunities for personal and professional advancement.

  • Accountability – You are given the resources you need to succeed and the freedom to make it happen; in return, we hold each other accountable for our high expectations.

  • Passion – We love what we do and enjoy working with others who feel the same way. We embrace the challenge and hard work that comes with working on the cutting edge. Key Responsibilities: ?

  • Initiates/supports conceptual design of new processes, including P&ID development, scale-up calculations, mass & energy balances, EFDs, and PFDs.

  • Gather and organize information to be used for developing design.

  • Initiates/supports capital projects, including scope development, cost justification, control logic and start-up support. Commissioning and water-batching is critical.

  • Provides Process Safety Management ownership responsibilities including process hazard analysis participation, maintaining drawings, procedures, and PSI files, and sponsoring management of change for equipment and process changes.

  • Troubleshooting design issues.

  • Preparation of detailed engineering reports.

  • Preparation of “as-built” drawing markups based on input or physical walk downs of systems.

  • Work with Process Development teams to ensure appropriate lab experiments are performed and data is collected, that processes are appropriately scaled up to the pilot plant, and that necessary pilot data is collected.

  • Assist with full scale-up of pilot processes.

  • Assist with identifying plant material balances, capacity evaluations, area/plant yields, and KPIs that should be monitored and reported.

  • When necessary, assist with specification and procurement of appropriate equipment, instrumentation, and materials.

  • Inspect and report on new processes, upgrades, or retrofits for conformance to design.

  • Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner and work in accordance with established safety and company requirements.

  • Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.

  • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications

  • Minimum B.S. in Chemical Engineering required (other relevant engineering degree may be considered), and three (3) to fifteen (15) years of experience in plant engineering and/or process design.

  • Strong understanding of engineering core fundamentals (i.e. thermodynamics, transport, kinetics).

  • Experience in an industrial setting (not commercial).

  • Must be able to read and understand P&ID’s at a high level.

  • Excellent communication skills; both oral and written is required.

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required.

  • Computer skills and an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows based programs are required.

  • Ability to work flexible hours.

  • Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.

  • Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, vendors, contractors and other business contacts.

  • Must comply with Manus Bio’s core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees. Preferred Qualifications ?

  • Training and experience in process hazard evaluation techniques as applied to OSHA 29 CFR 1910 requirements.

  • Experience working in cGMP environments.

  • Experience in biochemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, energy, oil and gas industries is preferred.

  • Experience with engineering simulation tools (e.g. Aspen Plus, ChemCAD, etc.). Augusta, Georgia, United States, Full-Time

Manus works across industries and value chains to accelerate the transition to BioAlternatives – better performing and more sustainable versions of complex molecules traditionally sourced from plants, animals, or fossil fuels. Our platform is proven to work across scales, bridging the Valley of Death between lab and manufacturing more efficiently and more reliably to deliver the benefits of synthetic biology today. We are seeking a self-motivated and highly organized individual for a position that will specialize in and lead all laboratory operations at our Boston BioFacility.

We are seeking a highly motivated Process Design Engineer to assist with design of new processes, optimization of existing processes, capital projects, recommissioning, and startup. The ideal candidate will have expertise process design (conceptual development, line sizing, equipment sizing, mass & energy balances), process engineering (optimization, instrumentation, and data collection), engineering documentation (EFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, isometric drawings, dimensional drawings, document control, etc.), and process safety. This hands-on position requires a desire and ability to work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as the demonstration of a high degree of flexibility, creativity, and initiative applied to the various duties and aspects of the position. This person will be expected to play an integral part of Manus Bio’s team located in Augusta, GA

Why work at Manus:

  • Opportunity – For motivated, results-oriented team members, our growth creates opportunities for personal and professional advancement.

  • Accountability – You are given the resources you need to succeed and the freedom to make it happen; in return, we hold each other accountable for our high expectations.

  • Passion – We love what we do and enjoy working with others who feel the same way. We embrace the challenge and hard work that comes with working on the cutting edge. Key Responsibilities: ?

  • Initiates/supports conceptual design of new processes, including P&ID development, scale-up calculations, mass & energy balances, EFDs, and PFDs.

  • Gather and organize information to be used for developing design.

  • Initiates/supports capital projects, including scope development, cost justification, control logic and start-up support. Commissioning and water-batching is critical.

  • Provides Process Safety Management ownership responsibilities including process hazard analysis participation, maintaining drawings, procedures, and PSI files, and sponsoring management of change for equipment and process changes.

  • Troubleshooting design issues.

  • Preparation of detailed engineering reports.

  • Preparation of “as-built” drawing markups based on input or physical walk downs of systems.

  • Work with Process Development teams to ensure appropriate lab experiments are performed and data is collected, that processes are appropriately scaled up to the pilot plant, and that necessary pilot data is collected.

  • Assist with full scale-up of pilot processes.

  • Assist with identifying plant material balances, capacity evaluations, area/plant yields, and KPIs that should be monitored and reported.

  • When necessary, assist with specification and procurement of appropriate equipment, instrumentation, and materials.

  • Inspect and report on new processes, upgrades, or retrofits for conformance to design.

  • Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner and work in accordance with established safety and company requirements.

  • Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.

  • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications

  • Minimum B.S. in Chemical Engineering required (other relevant engineering degree may be considered), and three (3) to fifteen (15) years of experience in plant engineering and/or process design.

  • Strong understanding of engineering core fundamentals (i.e. thermodynamics, transport, kinetics).

  • Experience in an industrial setting (not commercial).

  • Must be able to read and understand P&ID’s at a high level.

  • Excellent communication skills; both oral and written is required.

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required.

  • Computer skills and an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows based programs are required.

  • Ability to work flexible hours.

  • Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.

  • Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, vendors, contractors and other business contacts.

  • Must comply with Manus Bio’s core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees. Preferred Qualifications ?

  • Training and experience in process hazard evaluation techniques as applied to OSHA 29 CFR 1910 requirements.

  • Experience working in cGMP environments.

  • Experience in biochemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, energy, oil and gas industries is preferred.

  • Experience with engineering simulation tools (e.g. Aspen Plus, ChemCAD, etc.).

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