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The work is split between design and hands-on building. You will work on mass and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs and equipment specifications for the demo plant. On the hands-on side you will pipe, instrument, commission and operate pilot reactors. This role is in person at our Oakland, CA facility and reports to the Principal Process Engineer. Title and level (Engineer I, II or III) will be set based on experience.\nResponsibilities\nContribute to process design deliverables for the demonstration facility: design basis, mass and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists and specifications, and process control narratives.\nSize and specify process equipment and utilities (vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, filtration, piping, valves, instruments) and support vendor selection and quote review.\nDesign, build and commission pilot-scale UV bioreactors (roughly 100 L to 2 m³), including piping, instrumentation and basic controls integration.\nOperate pilot equipment alongside R&D: run fermentation and sterilization tests, collect data, and turn results into design changes.\nSupport design reviews, HAZOPs, FAT/SAT and commissioning for demo plant equipment.\nWork with our engineering partners, vendors and fabricators, and review their deliverables.\nHelp maintain up-to-date documentation, including but not limited to drawings, specifications, procedures, and test batch reports.\nContinue to build and maintain a safety-first culture in the lab, shop, pilot spaces, and plant.\nQualifications\nBS in Chemical Engineering or a related field (bioengineering, mechanical engineering).\n1 to 6 years of experience in process engineering, process development, or pilot plant / manufacturing operations. New graduates with strong co-op or internship experience will be considered for Engineer I.\nSolid chemical engineering fundamentals: mass and energy balances, fluid flow, heat transfer, pump and line sizing.\nCan read and produce P&IDs.\nHands-on experience: you’re comfortable using wrenches, assembling sanitary tubing, wired instruments, or building skids and are interested in continuing to build on that experience\nClear writer, strong communicator, organized, and able to run small projects with minimal oversight.\nAble to lift 50 lb, stand for extended periods, and wear PPE.\nDue to the requirements of our federal contracts, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.\nPreferred Skills\nFermentation or bioprocess experience, including sterile design, SIP/CIP, and aseptic operation.\nFamiliarity with hygienic design standards (ASME BPE, EHEDG).\nExperience in food/beverage, pharma, specialty chemicals, or an industrial biotech pilot plant.\nExperience producing or reviewing FEL/FEED packages and/or working with an external engineering firms.\nCAD for process documentation (AutoCAD Plant 3D, SolidWorks or similar).\nExposure to PLCs, SCADA and instrumentation.\nComfortable working in an early-stage company, adapting to uncertainty and evolving priorities as the business grows. \nBenefits\nAt Biosphere, our goal is to empower talented individuals who are driven by the desire to work on tackling society's biggest challenges. To that end, we take pride in striving to be an equal opportunity employer with a healthy work culture, creating an environment where high performers can thrive. We currently offer the following benefits:\nCompetitive compensation through a mix of salary and equity.\nUnlimited paid vacation and sick/leave days + public holidays.\nComprehensive health insurance for employees and their dependents, including dental and vision.\nPaid family leave.\nMembership at Pacific Pipe Climbing gym next door.\nThis Role Might Be For You If You\nWant to work on both the design and the build of new process equipment.\nAre excited about biomanufacturing and want to make it cheaper and more accessible.\nThrive in small teams where your work directly shapes the company's trajectory.\nBiosphere is an equal opportunity employer. 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