Engenheiro Processos Sr
Core
Senior Process Engineer leading technical investigations, safety strategy, and operational excellence in large-scale microbial fermentation and downstream processing.
Role type
Senior IC process engineer (fermentation & downstream processing)
Builds
High-performance molecules from plant-derived sugars at scale
Domain
Biotechnology / Renewable Chemistry / Industrial Fermentation
Required skills
Process safety (HAZOP, PFMEA, PSM), Root cause analysis (RCA, Fault Tree), Statistical process control (DMAIC, DOE, Cpk), Process modeling (SuperPro, mass balances), Technical troubleshooting, Strategic planning, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Black Belt, Advanced fermentation integration, Supplier management
Technologies
SuperPro, HAZOP tools, RCA software, Statistical analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead deep technical investigations of process failures and high-risk events; Define safety control strategies and interlocks for critical processes; Evaluate systemic impacts of changes across production lines; Review and approve high-impact process routes and FDS; Act as final technical authority for complex solutions; Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; Translate technical risks into operational and financial impacts; Co-lead PD Tech Ops governance; Drive continuous improvement using structured problem-solving methods.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
