Process Development Engineer II - Scale-Up & Pilot

SK pharmteco; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SK pharmteco in California is seeking a Development Engineer II to independently support process development and scale-up for APIs and intermediates. You will design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes from lab to pilot and early commercial manufacturing, advancing ownership of projects and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 2–5 years of experience in process development, a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, strong fundamentals in mass and energy balances, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 2-5 years of process development or manufacturing experience.
• Solid understanding of chemical engineering principles including mass and energy balances.
• Experience with laboratory and pilot-scale unit operations.
• Working knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments for reactions, extractions, distillations, crystallizations, filtrations, and drying operations.
• Develop and reconcile mass balances from laboratory through pilot scale; support commercial-scale projections.
• Evaluate process parameters and identify opportunities for optimization, yield improvement, and cycle-time reduction.
• Prepare process flow diagrams, material balances, and supporting technical documentation.
• Support pilot plant campaigns and initial manufacturing batches, including monitoring critical process parameters.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing batch records and scale-up documentation.
• Troubleshoot process issues during demonstration and first commercial runs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Identify potential safety risks related to chemical hazards, reactions, and processing steps and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Review safety data (e.g., SDS, hazard evaluations, dust hazard information) in collaboration with senior engineers.
• Support environmental and emissions documentation and ensure adherence to GMP and company safety standards.
• Support Quality by Design (QbD) initiatives, including participation in design of experiments (DoE) and evaluation of critical process parameters (CPPs).
• Analyze process data to support investigations and continuous improvement efforts.
• Contribute to technical reports and project summaries for internal and client review.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

2-5 years of relevant process development or manufacturing experience

Job description

SK pharmteco in California is seeking a Development Engineer II to independently support process development and scale-up for APIs and intermediates. You will design, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical processes from lab to pilot and early commercial manufacturing, advancing ownership of projects and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 2–5 years of experience in process development, a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, strong fundamentals in mass and energy balances, and