Aseptic Process Engineer – Scale-up & Validation

Jobot; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO & Paid Holidays

Career Growth in automation and eng.

Tuition Reimbursement

HSA with employer contribution

Employee Perks Program

Collaborative work environment

Career stability and growth

Job summary

Jobot in California is seeking an experienced process engineering leader for an onsite role in a thriving aseptic manufacturing environment. You will design, validate, and optimize processes, develop PFDs/P&IDs, and ensure GMP/FSMA compliance while driving continuous improvement across production and maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in food processing, CAD for PFDs/P&IDs, PLC/HMI experience, and a proven track record collaborating with cross-functional groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in food processing or food manufacturing
• Experience scaling production from pilot plant to commercial manufacturing
• Experience creating PFDs and P&IDs using CAD software
• Experience working with PLC and HMI automation systems
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and CAD tools
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with production and technical teams

Responsibilities

• Lead process design, validation, and improvement initiatives in an aseptic manufacturing environment.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs for pilot and commercial production lines.
• Create and manage technical documentation, project plans, and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and FSMA regulations.
• Write and maintain SOPs and batch documentation.
• Lead equipment qualification and validation programs (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Define operating parameters and acceptable process ranges.
• Evaluate manufacturing capability for new and existing products.
• Support new product development and pilot plant trials.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement root cause analysis solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and yield optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities, capital improvements, and equipment upgrades.
• Develop ROI analysis and technical proposals for capital projects.
• Assist with training operators and maintenance teams on equipment and sanitation procedures.
• Support scale-up from pilot plant to commercial production.

Skills

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Cross‑functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLC

HMI automation

Job description

Jobot in California is seeking an experienced process engineering leader for an onsite role in a thriving aseptic manufacturing environment. You will design, validate, and optimize processes, develop PFDs/P&IDs, and ensure GMP/FSMA compliance while driving continuous improvement across production and maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in food processing, CAD for PFDs/P&IDs, PLC/HMI experience, and a proven track record collaborating with cross-functional groups.