Bioprocess Process Engineer - Scale-Up & Optimization

Plantible; Eldorado (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Program

Career Stipend

Relocation assistance

Relocation support

Job summary

Plantible Foods is seeking a Process Engineer to lead projects that optimize throughput, drive yield improvements, and scale technologies from R&D into full commercial operation at our Ranchito facility.

You will work shoulder to shoulder with operators, scientists, and engineers in a fast-paced startup environment to continuously improve our production process from cultivation to packaging, delivering data-driven results.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, or Bioprocess Engineering (or related discipline).
• 3–7 years of hands-on experience in food, biotech, or ingredient manufacturing; preferably in protein or fermentation systems.
• Proven ability to lead process optimization and scale-up initiatives.
• Familiarity with PFD/P&ID drafting, H&M balances, and process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen, SuperPro, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
• Understanding of sanitary design, food safety (HACCP, FSMA), and equipment standards (USDA, FDA).
• Strong communication skills; comfortable bridging R&D and plant operations.
• A proactive, “get-it-done” attitude with the flexibility to work on-site at Ranchito as projects demand.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plant and process data to identify inefficiencies in yield, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Design, implement, and validate process improvements in collaboration with operations, maintenance, and controls teams.
• Develop models, SOPs, and documentation to institutionalize process knowledge.
• Champion a data-driven, Kaizen mindset across the plant.
• Build documentation, training programs, and work aids to drive consistent operational performance.
• Translate R&D findings into robust, scalable manufacturing processes.
• Develop detailed process documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, SOPs, and mass/energy balances.
• Collaborate closely with pilot and R&D teams to design and execute scale-up trials.
• Support commissioning, validation, and troubleshooting of new process lines and equipment.

Skills

Process optimization

Scale-up initiatives

PFD/P&ID drafting

Sanitary design & food safety

Strong communication

Education

B.S./M.S. in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, or Bioprocess Engineering

Tools

Aspen

SuperPro

AutoCAD

Job description

Plantible Foods is seeking a Process Engineer to lead projects that optimize throughput, drive yield improvements, and scale technologies from R&D into full commercial operation at our Ranchito facility.

You will work shoulder to shoulder with operators, scientists, and engineers in a fast-paced startup environment to continuously improve our production process from cultivation to packaging, delivering data-driven results.