Engineer - Process Development
Plantible Foods
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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/
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 an expert in the field, you will be working on optimizing our production process for scale up. 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. This role will be located in our San Angelo, TX location.
What You Will Be Working On:
- Lead set up of DOE, Run Experiments, Collect and Analyze Data from our Demo Plant.
- Maintain close working relationship with vendors and the demo plant team to scale up and optimize processes.
- Develop and communicate process designs using process flow diagrams, P&IDs, process narratives and heat and mass balances.
- Responsible for Scale Up from Lab Process to Demo Plant 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.
- Experience scaling products between bench, pilot, demo and manufacturing scale.
- Process engineering and design including creating H&M balances, process flow diagrams, scaling up process to commercial scales.
- Capital project engineering including leading projects from concept through operations, equipment specification, installation, and commissioning.
- Experience in Sanitary 3-A, USDA, and FDA food processing as well as HACCP, OSHA, and other norms for food production.
- Commissioning experience is a plus!
What You Will Bring to Plantible:
- A Bachelors or Masters in Chemical, Mechanical, or Biological Sciences Engineering
- 5+ years of experience designing and building food processing systems, operations or facilities.
- Extensive knowledge of optimizing processes in preparation for scale up.
- 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.
Choose Plantible Foods
Joining Plantible means contributing to a sustainable future for all. We are a venture backed startup that is both spreading happiness among our employees and to current and future generations. We believe diversity creates uniqueness. Our team is composed of highly talented people with different interests and hobbies, which makes for a rich working environment.
At Plantible we are continually working on our offerings to foster the best team. Check it out!
• 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
• Financial support with your relocation
• Working in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment
• Team building and company wide events
• 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 identity, 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.
If you feel your skill set does not meet all listed qualifications for the role, we still encourage you to apply. As we continue to grow our company, we are seeking a range of candidates and would gladly consider you for other current or upcoming roles that may be a fit!
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