Associate Engineer I, Process Engineering

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals•Verona, WI

5h•$58,000 - $70,000

About The Position

As an Associate Engineer I, Process Engineering, you will play a critical role in our process engineering operations and contribute to continuous improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity. You will be responsible for promoting the smooth and efficient operation of our manufacturing processes. Core duties will include overseeing implementation of process/safety improvements, providing support to the processing team, and equipment management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, or a related field
0-2 years of experience in process engineering or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
Proficient in data analysis tools and software.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply analytical thinking to identify and resolve process-related issues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent technical writing skills with high attention to detail.
Able to occasionally lift 50 lbs unassisted.
Able to work for extended periods of time in a chemical fume hood.
Able to stand on feet for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Experience through research or internship/co-op
Experience working in a GMP setting with controlled documentation.
Knowledge of safety regulations, process optimization methodologies, and experimental design.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate experimental findings into actionable process improvements.
Perform experiments in collaboration with your team to optimize existing processes or develop new ones.
Participate in process risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
Support process transfer from Process Development.
Support process scale-up and commercialization.
Participate in process safety evaluations, such as PSSR and PHA, for new processes, new equipment, modifications to processes, modifications to equipment and as seen fit.
Collaborate with manufacturing and safety teams to identify safety improvements.
Maintain safety systems to ensure the process remains in a ready state and future safety issues can be prevented.
Demonstrate and support a culture of safety awareness and compliance within the production team.
Provide technical support for production operations, identify and assist resolution of manufacturing issues.
Support manufacturing staff in the safe and effective use of new equipment.
Support equipment and process qualification activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Assist with troubleshooting and repair of equipment internally when feasible.
Troubleshoot process and equipment issues on the floor with manufacturing staff. Escalate to Maintenance as necessary.
Participate in routine process monitoring.
Support WI, SOP, and document updates for manufacturing equipment and systems.
Review and update P&IDs for production processes, including equipment, instrumentation, and piping systems.
Follow P&ID change management processes, including version control and documentation updates.
Reference the design and validation documentation for equipment to ensure compliance and design intent are maintained.
Help develop batch records in a GMP environment.
Occasionally assist with production work as needed