Senior Process Engineer - Bioprocess & Equipment (m/f/d)

Blueyard; Planegg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central technical role

Direct influence on design decisions

Small interdisciplinary team

Growth toward leadership

Dynamic startup environment

International team

Room to shape area

Team events

Flexible working hours

Fresh fruit and drinks

30 days leave

Job summary

Insempra in Munich/Martinsried seeks a Senior Process Engineer - Bioprocess & Equipment to design, validate and scale production processes for microbial systems. You will own P&IDs, select equipment and coordinate installation with external partners.

The role offers hands-on leadership potential in a fast-growing startup, with collaboration across QA, regulatory, manufacturing and strain engineering, plus a strong emphasis on HSE compliance and process optimization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on bioprocess development and scale-up experience.
• Proven experience creating P&IDs and specifying process equipment.
• Track record installing and commissioning equipment in lab, pilot, or production.
• Confident interfacing with external engineering firms and suppliers.
• Structured, hands-on and solution-oriented in a fast-moving startup.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain P&IDs for process and downstream equipment.
• Specify, select and procure process equipment; manage vendor quotations.
• Plan and oversee equipment installation, commissioning and qualification.
• Act as primary technical contact for external partners and vendors.
• Translate development results into scalable, robust production processes.
• Collaborate with strain engineering, downstream processing, QA/regulatory.
• Support risk assessments for process and equipment design (HSE/ATEX).
• Contribute to SOPs and process descriptions for internal/external use.
• Support process development for microbial production and fermentation.
• Contribute to process control strategy for batch and fed-batch.

Skills

Bioprocess engineering

Chemical engineering

Fermentation knowledge

P&IDs

Equipment procurement

Project management

English fluency

German language

Education

Degree in bioprocess engineering or related field

Tools

Process equipment procurement tools

Instrumentation & automation

Job description

Senior Process Engineer - Bioprocess & Equipment (m/f/d)

Who are we

As a biotechnology company, at Insempra we don't simply hope for a better future - we actively work to create one.

For far too long, companies have relied on chemical production processes, depleting our planet's limited resources in the process. That's why our mission is to create a world built on naturally high-quality products and to help restore the balance between people and our planet.
On our journey towards a better future, we are currently supported by a team of more than 40 dedicated people bringing together scientific, entrepreneurial and visionary expertise. But one important person is still missing: you!
We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer - Bioprocess & Equipment (m/f/d) to join us as soon as possible at our site on the IZB Campus in Munich/Martinsried.

We offer:

• A central technical role in building out a new production platform from the ground up
• Direct influence on process and equipment design decisions
• Close collaboration with an experienced, interdisciplinary team of around 12 people
• Room to grow the role toward team leadership as the group scales
• A dynamic, science-driven environment in the Munich biotech ecosystem
• You’ll become part of a dynamic start-up creating real value for both the environment and society.
• You’ll take on a responsible role with plenty of room to shape and develop your area.
• You’ll work in an international team with an open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and short decision‑making processes.
• 30 days of annual leave (based on full‑time employment).
• Flexible working hours.
• Fresh fruit and vegetables as well as free drinks.
• Regular team events.

For this position you will perform the following duties:

• Design and maintain P&IDs for process and downstream equipment
• Specify, select and procure process equipment; manage vendor quotations and technical evaluations
• Plan and oversee equipment installation, commissioning and qualification
• Act as the primary technical contact for external partners - equipment vendors and engineering firms
• Translate process development results into scalable, robust and safe production processes
• Collaborate closely with strain engineering, downstream processing, manufacturing and QA/regulatory teams
• Support HSE and ATEX-relevant risk assessments for process and equipment design
• Contribute to technical documentation, SOPs and process descriptions for internal use and external partners
• Support process development for new and existing microbial production processes, applying a working knowledge of fermentation to prepare processes for implementation
• Contribute to process control strategy for batch and fed-batch processes

Your profile:

• Degree in bioprocess engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology or a related field
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in bioprocess development and scale‑up
• Proven experience creating P&IDs and specifying process equipment
• Track record of equipment procurement, installation and commissioning in a lab, pilot or production environment
• Confident interfacing with external engineering firms and equipment suppliers
• Structured, hands‑on and solution‑oriented working style, comfortable in a fast‑moving startup environment
• Working knowledge of fermentation process control, automation and instrumentation
• Fluent English; German is a plus
• Willingness to work on‑site in Planegg

General Data

Location: Munich/Martinsried (IZB Campus), approx. 30 minutes from Munich Central Station
Working hours: Full‑time
Start date: 01.12.2026