Engineer II - Frontline Engineering (Downstream Operations) (Biotech)

Location: Vacaville, California, United States; fully site-based

Salary: $93,000–$155,000 annual base salary, plus a performance-related bonus.

Company

hirify.global operates more than 30 sites across five continents to support the development and manufacture of biopharmaceutical medicines.

What you will do

• Support 24/7 manufacturing operations as the subject matter expert for systems and equipment, ensuring readiness and fitness for purpose.
• Investigate complex unplanned events using structured problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Lead small to medium-sized improvement projects focused on operational excellence and reliability.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, MSAT, Automation, and EHS to meet production schedules.
• Support startup, commissioning, qualification, CAPEX projects, and new product transfers from design through qualification.
• Analyze equipment and process data to identify trends and implement improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong experience with pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing equipment and systems in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience in downstream biopharmaceutical manufacturing at a commercial GMP facility.
• Experience with chromatography, viral filtration, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, or bulk drug substance operations.
• Project leadership experience delivering improvements and system changes, along with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with SAP, MS Office, P&IDs, and data visualization tools is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Work closely with cross-functional teams in person in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs and paid time off.