What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Development Engineer position at Advanced Search Group?
My Client is calling this a Materials Engineer but it is a combination of R&D, Development, Design, and Process Improvement.
EXPERIENCE : Phd, MS maybe a BS Chemical Engineer and may consider related degrees. They are looking for someone for someone with expertise in Solids Handling specifically Drying, Milling, Grinding, and Drying. Should have a few years of industry experience. Foods, Grains or Pharma would be ideal. The job is a combination Process Development ( R&D) Process Improvement, and Process Design. This candidate doesn’t need to have all 3 of those skill sets the focus will be focus on their expertise with bulk material handling
They produce a Cellulose base pharmaceutical excipient here
Travel is about 15-20%
Below is the clients description,
Pharma Solutions business produces and sells high-performance cellulose derivatives, alginates and related polymers used for formulations across a broad variety of applications in the Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Industrial Specialties and Personal Care markets. The portfolio is a highly profitable part of the company and has shown significant value growth over the last several years.
As a Senior Materials Engineer within the Process Research and Development team, you will develop and improve solid handling and modification technologies with tasks ranging from process design to the evaluation and implementation of new drying, milling and granulation technologies. You will work across the functions (R&D and Process R&D, Innovation, Regulatory, Manufacturing and Technology, Marketing) to support and execute Pharma Solutions innovation, technology development and asset strategy.
Responsibilities :
The Process Research Engineer will be the solids processing expert for new and current products and processes in chemically modified cellulose and polysaccharides by :
- Developing solid mixing techniques, drying and milling process simulation models and tools to evaluate process improvement opportunities and to optimize existing production technologies
- Investigating and optimizing granulation, milling and drying equipment to incorporate technology advances that decrease cost, increase capacity and reduce energy use
- Guiding experimental programs to ensure the results are useful for process optimization and equipment design.
- Scaling up of novel product or process improvements by designing and conducting trials for lab scale, pilot scale, production scale, and / or with targeted equipment vendors.
- Development and documentation of process technology information
- Troubleshooting of commercial manufacturing processes
Qualification / skills