Staff Process Engineer

Syner-G • Norton, MA

7h • Remote

About The Position

Syner-G is seeking a Staff Process Engineer with 10–15 years of experience to provide senior-level technical leadership in the design, optimization, and automation of manufacturing and laboratory processes. This role is responsible for driving complex process engineering initiatives, leading large-scale equipment integration and automation projects, and shaping long-term process strategies for client programs. The Staff Process Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert, guiding cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and ensuring robust, scalable, and efficient processes across development and manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in process engineering within biotech, pharmaceutical, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience supporting capital projects and facility startups.
• Strong experience with process equipment procurement activities including submittal review, FAT, SAT, and commissioning.
• Direct experience with thin film evaporation systems.
• Direct experience with commercial scale spray drying operations and equipment, PSD-1 or larger preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GMP manufacturing requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals, including mass/energy balances, process control principles, and equipment design.
• Ability to interpret and develop P&IDs, equipment drawings, and automation logic.
• Data analysis skills, including statistical methods, modeling tools, and engineering software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support for capital projects from concept through design, procurement, construction, startup, commissioning and validation.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, process descriptions, and equipment sizing calculations.
• Develop User Requirements Specifications (URS) and functional specifications for process equipment and systems.
• Support process equipment procurement including technical bid evaluations, submittal review, and vendor coordination.
• Lead and/or support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and ensure equipment meets process and operational requirements.
• Provide on-site support for Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and system tuning.
• Perform functional verification, resolve startup issues, and manage functional specification (FS) redlines and updates.
• Lead commissioning, qualification, and startup activities for process equipment.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues during startup and early operations to achieve performance, yield, and reliability targets.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and support operational readiness activities including SOP development and operator training.

Benefits

• We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars.
• This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities.
• Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere.”
• However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level