On-site Process Engineer — Biotech Scale-Up & Optimization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Program

Discretionary Unlimited PTO

Relocation assistance

Team building and company-wide events

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Plantible Foods, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer for our Ranchito facility to optimize throughput, improve yield, and scale R&D breakthroughs into full commercial operation. You will work hands-on with operators, scientists, and engineers in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will analyze process data, develop SOPs and PFDs/P&IDs, and lead scale-up trials while collaborating across engineering, operations, and R&D teams to ensure robust, repeatable manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years 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 and mass/energy balances.

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

Data analysis

Process optimization

Scale-up

Communication

Education

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

Tools

PFD/P&ID drafting

HACCP/FSMA knowledge

Process simulation tools (Aspen/SuperPro/AutoCAD)

Job description

Plantible Foods, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer for our Ranchito facility to optimize throughput, improve yield, and scale R&D breakthroughs into full commercial operation. You will work hands-on with operators, scientists, and engineers in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will analyze process data, develop SOPs and PFDs/P&IDs, and lead scale-up trials while collaborating across engineering, operations, and R&D teams to ensure robust, repeatable manufacturing processes.