Process Development Engineer I

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Tarrytown, NY is seeking a Process Development Engineer I to join the Purification Development group, supporting PMPD.

You will design, deploy, and improve automated systems for lab and pilot-scale process development, collaborating with process development, engineering, and data teams. This on-site role offers exposure to downstream bioprocessing and automation, with opportunities to transfer technology, develop control logic, and enhance data accessibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical) or a related field with 0–2 years of experience
• Strong background in downstream bioprocessing or automation, controls, or software development
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and troubleshooting skills
• Manage multiple projects and priorities at once, motivated to reduce manual work and make data more accessible
• Collaborate easily across software, electrical, mechanical, and process development disciplines
• Preferred: experience with industrial automation and control systems including control logic and programming (Python)
• Preferred: familiarity with industrial communication protocols (OPC, Modbus TCP), SCADA/HMI platforms (Ignition), and data historians (AVEVA PI)

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy custom automation solutions for laboratory and pilot-scale process development equipment
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify bottlenecks and define requirements
• Take projects from concept through design, procurement, controls development, testing, and technology transfer
• Develop control logic, HMIs, and supporting software for automated systems
• Maintain and enhance existing systems to improve reliability, scalability, and usability
• Integrate equipment with data platforms and PI historian to enable monitoring, trending, and reporting
• Troubleshoot automation and communication issues across devices, control systems, and data infrastructure
• Document system designs and present progress to cross-functional teams

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Ignition

OPC

Modbus TCP

AVEVA PI

SCADA/HMI platforms

Job description

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Process Development Engineer I to join our Purification Development group, supporting our Preclinical Manufacturing & Process Development (PMPD) organization in Tarrytown, NY in an on-site work model. In this role, you will design, deploy, and continuously improve custom automated systems that reduce manual work and improve data accessibility, while collaborating with process development, engineering, and data teams.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Discover your role:

• Design, build, and deploy custom automation solutions for laboratory and pilot-scale process development equipment
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify bottlenecks and define requirements
• Take projects from concept through design, procurement, controls development, testing, and technology transfer
• Develop control logic, HMIs, and supporting software for automated systems
• Maintain and enhance existing systems to improve reliability, scalability, and usability
• Integrate equipment with data platforms and PI historian to enable monitoring, trending, and reporting
• Troubleshoot automation and communication issues across devices, control systems, and data infrastructure
• Document system designs and present progress to cross-functional teams

This role requires:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical) or a related field with 0–2 years of experience
• Strong background in either downstream bioprocessing (filtration, chromatography, pilot-scale operations) or automation, controls, or software development
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and troubleshooting skills
• Manage multiple projects and priorities at once, motivated to reduce manual work and make data more accessible
• Collaborate easily across software, electrical, mechanical, and process development disciplines
• Preferred: experience with industrial automation and control systems, including control logic (sequential function charts, state-based control) and programming (Python)
• Preferred: familiarity with industrial communication protocols (OPC, Modbus TCP), SCADA/HMI platforms (Ignition), and data historians (AVEVA PI)

#pmpd

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/ . For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

• Location: Tarrytown, United States of America
• Location: Tarrytown, United States of America

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