Lead Process Engineer - Austin, TX Hub

Plantible Introduction:

How you will contribute:
You will be part of the growing Engineering Team, playing a critical role in efficient scale-up design and implementation of processing technologies to further improve the performance of our commercial production facility. Your skills in Process Engineering are put to work in the optimization of existing process steps and processing infrastructure, as well as in the development of new process steps and in further scale up of the existing facility.

What you will be working on:
Engineering existing and new developments:

• Develop, design, install, and optimize full-scale manufacturing systems to maximize yields, reduce costs, and improve equipment performance and reliability within the production process.
• Focus on scaling up manufacturing technologies developed in our pilot plant.

• Prepare project documentation, including volume and mass balances, budgets, technical and quality specifications, and SOPs.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors and to source materials and prepare for contracting services.
• Support and lead major capital projects to expand and improve our commercial production facility.

• Work closely with the engineering, operations and pilot teams to optimize current processes and scale up new developments.
• Spend time at the commercial facility working on process improvements & new engineering developments to successful tech transfers.
• Develop and communicate process designs using process flow diagrams, P&IDs, process narratives, and volume and mass balances.
• Create and execute capital projects to implement plant and process improvements utilizing data developed in collaboration with other teams.
• Monitor project progression, resolve any issues that arise, and coordinate team activities to maintain the approved schedule.
• Update management team and other project engineers on project progress and requirements regularly in written reports and presentations.
• Control project pace and budget and manage project changes as needed.

What you bring to Plantible:

• B.S. in Process or Chemical Engineering, or similar.
• 3 to 5 years of experience designing and building food processing systems, operations, or facilities.
• Hands-on mentality for working with pilot and scale-up equipment and processes.
• Experience in running engineering projects from project charter to successful tech transfer into operations.
• Acute curiosity about process performance and plant operations optimization.
• Desire to collaborate with colleagues in other departments but also be able to work independently.
• Ability to adapt to changing timelines and priorities.
• Continuous learner, excited to understand the complete production process from cultivation to packaging.

In prior roles you gained experiences such as:

• Process engineering and design, including creating volume and mass balances, process flow diagrams, scaling up processes from pilot to commercial scales.
• Capital project engineering, including leading projects from concept through operations, equipment specification, installation, and commissioning.
• Experience scaling products between bench, pilot, and manufacturing scales.
• Experience in Sanitary 3-A, USDA, and FDA food processing as well as GFSI, HACCP, OSHA, and other norms for food production.
• Hands-on engineering in oil and gas.

• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Unlimited PTO Program
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Program
• Career Stipend
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Working in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment
• Team building and company-wide events
• Financial support with your relocation, if necessary, ensuring a smooth transition
• And of course, lots of beautiful land for outdoor activities!