Process Engineer I (Life Sciences)

Location: Irvine, CA, USA

Salary: USD 72,980–87,576 per year

Company

hirify.global provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions for life sciences and food and beverage facilities worldwide.

What you will do

• Support the design and engineering of manufacturing facilities, process equipment, facility infrastructure, and critical utility systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, including heat transfer and pressure drop calculations.
• Document process design scopes and coordinate deliverables with architects, engineers, designers, and external project members.
• Develop process engineering deliverables such as block and process flow diagrams, equipment lists, equipment datasheets, utility summaries, and P&IDs.
• Support field installation teams and perform construction site observations.
• Contribute to studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.

Requirements

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or bioprocess engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience in a design firm setting.
• Fundamental knowledge of process modeling, material and energy balances, sizing calculations, fluid mechanics, hydraulic modeling, and heat transfer.
• Ability to perform discipline design calculations under the supervision of an engineer and solve problems with mentor guidance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with cross-discipline project teams.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and engineering software for drafting, process modeling, and calculations.

Nice to have

• Registration for or completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• Fundamental experience with chemistry and biochemistry.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with a complete benefits package for individual and family needs.
• Commitment to a diverse workforce and equal employment opportunity.
• Confidential handling of applicant information in accordance with EEO guidelines.
• Employment is contingent on background screening.