Agilent Technologies

Process Engineer, Upstream

Agilent Technologies$124K — $194K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years in pharma/biopharma and fine chemicals, with knowledge of P&IDs and facility layouts
  • 6+ years managing medium to large projects, from design to qualification
  • Familiarity with ASME BPE standards and NFPA electrical codes
  • Experience in oligonucleotide manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of industrial control systems and validation documentation
  • Strong communication and organizational skills for project execution

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical aspects of upstream processes and unit operations
  • Review process design for large-scale capital projects including equipment selection
  • Support equipment design and procurement activities including FAT/SAT
  • Consult on automation/control design for equipment interfaces
  • Assist in development and scale-up of oligonucleotide production technologies
  • Oversee Building Information Model (BIM) review for cleanroom and spatial planning
  • Plan and execute process startup, commissioning, and qualification activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Bonus eligibility based on performance
  • Stock options and employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedule
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

Wantto take your knowledge and experience further? Ready to provide technical leadership and make key decisions? This is your opportunity - not only to join a committed, professional, and forward-thinking team but also to lead in the design and implementation of complex manufacturing processes and transform broad concepts into structured results-focused projects.

Join a growing team with this exciting new opportunity for an expert levelUpstreamProcess Engineer. Work on a dynamic, fast-paced, large capacity oligonucleotide API production facility design and construction project.  Contribute to the growing industry of oligonucleotide (DNA-RNA) based therapeutics.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Technicalleadfor upstream processes and unit operations. Responsible for process modeling andconsulted on process fit and throughput assessments.  

  • Responsible for process design review for large capital projects, includinguserrequirements specifications development,P&IDs, layouts, and equipment selection.

  • Responsible for equipment design and procurement support, includingequipment and instrumentation specification/selection, equipment procurement,FAT/SAT,installation, commissioning, qualification, andturn-overto manufacturing.

  • Consulted on Automation/Controlsdesign, including instrumentationselection, equipment interface, and equipment module / phase design.  

  • SupportChemical Development inthe development,characterization, and scaleup of innovative Oligonucleotide production processes and technologies.

  • Responsible for Building Information Model (BIM)review forprocess piping and equipment,cleanroom design,and generalspatial planning to achievemanufacturing requirements.

  • Responsible forplanning,review, and execution ofprocess startup, commissioning, and qualification activities.  

  • Consultedon project management aspects including project schedule, budget, and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams.

  • Support EHS activities including PHA, PSSR, and PSM compliance.


Qualifications

REQUIRED: 

Bachelor's orMaster's Degree in Chemical Engineeringor equivalent education/experience .

8+ years of combined experience in pharma/biopharma and fine chemicals industry to include experience with P&IDs, facility layouts, mass and energy balances, solvent handling, equipmentdesign, user requirement specifications (URSs).

6+ years ofexperience with medium tolarge-sized projects through all phases, including design, design review, process hazard analysis, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and qualification.

DESIRED:

Familiarity with current ASME BPE sanitary piping and equipment design standards, electrical standards such as National Fire Protection Association / National Electrical Code (NFPA 70 / NEC), and International Fire and Building Code.

Experience with Oligonucleotidemanufacturingupstream unit operations and processesincluding:column packing, solid phase organic synthesis, solution preparation, reagent preparation, deprotection, ultrafiltration, and organic waste systems.  

Experience with design of industrial control systems, including SCADA, PLCs, and BAS, and validation documentation, including installation, operational, and performance qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) protocols.

Engineering, communication, and organizational skills to support the safe, efficient, and compliantdesign, construction, and startup of an APImanufacturing facility.

Self-motivated, hands-on problem solver with the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams, including process development, manufacturing, validation, quality, safety, and project management personnel.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least May 21, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $124,160.00 - $194,000.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Travel Required:
Occasional

Shift:
Day

Duration:
No End Date

Job Function:
Manufacturing

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. With more than 50 years of insight and innovation, Agilent instruments, software, services, solutions, and people provide trusted answers to customers' most challenging questions. The company generated revenue of $5.34 billion in fiscal 2020 and employs 16,600 people worldwide.
Learn more about Agilent Technologies
Size
17,400 employees
Market Cap
$44.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$810 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+8.9%
Revenue
$5.5 billion
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