Process Engineer I (4084)

The Process Engineer I will be responsible for optimizing industrial processes to enhance productivity, efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational excellence, maintaining compliance with safety and environmental standards, and contributing to the organization's overall profitability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious process engineer looking to develop their expertise in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

Responsabilities

• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, conducting safety audits, and complying with all plant safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Follow all company policies and procedures pertaining to ISO 22716—Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) guidelines for cosmetics.
• Collaborate with plant staff to assess processes, take measurements, interpret data and make recommendations.
• Analyze production data to determine opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop and train plant staff on best practices, job aids and standardized processing methods to improve safe work habits and repeatability of processing.
• Conduct risk assessments to mitigate operational hazards.
• Generate process documentation, PDF and P&IDs and operating instructions as needed.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of all production lines, both existing and new.
• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot any process upset.
• Support implementation of Site Master Plan (SMP) for site CAPEX investment strategy.
• Draft, review, and approve standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering 
• 0 – 3 years of work experience in process engineering, preferably in a chemical plant
• Knowledge of process related standards and best practices.
• Proficiency in CAD or AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with process simulations is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in process engineering software (e.g., Aspen).
• Strong technical acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to upholding Amyris Core Values and safety policies.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands for handling equipment, bend, stoop, and reach.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 65 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear a respirator as required.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Amyris is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The pay range for this role is $65,000 to $105,000. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis, and will vary based on the candidate’s skills, depth of experience and specific work location. 

Amyris is committed to providing a diverse array of inclusive benefits and perks to support employees and their families’ wellbeing including access to robust healthcare, mental wellness benefits, family leave, discounted fitness memberships, education reimbursement, generous product discounts, flexible paid time off, 17 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and additional paid time off including 3 volunteer days, and bereavement.