Sr. Process Engineer at Windfall

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, Agriculture, Oil and Gas, Waste ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Deep expertise in fermentation scale-up
Hands-on experience designing, optimizing, and transferring fermentation processes from demo scale (100L–300L) to commercial manufacturing (5K-30K liters)
Strong technical foundation in bioreactor operations, downstream processing, and process scale-up methodologies
Experience translating demo plant learnings into reliable, commercial-scale processes
Ability to act as a technical leader, driving process development and mentoring junior engineers

Responsibilities

Develop and implement scalable bioreactor operating and control strategies (batch, fed-batch, continuous)
Design and execute scale-up strategies applying principles such as OTR, KLa, impeller design, and mixing dynamics
Translate demo plant data into robust commercial manufacturing processes, leading technology transfer efforts
Lead daily operations of fermentation and downstream unit operations in the Houston demo facility
Support commissioning, qualification, and start-up of new demo-scale and commercial equipment
Provide hands-on troubleshooting and process optimization support in real time
Design and analyze experiments using DoE/statistical methods to drive yield, consistency, and product quality improvements
Lead downstream process optimization including centrifugation, filtration (TFF), freeze drying, and spray drying
Develop SOPs, batch records, and operational narratives to support R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
Mentor junior engineers and scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, QA/QC, Manufacturing, Regulatory) to ensure smooth process integration
Communicate technical findings and project updates effectively

Skills

Fermentation Scale-Up

Bioreactor Operations

Downstream Processing

Process Optimization

Tech Transfer

Process Development

Commercial Manufacturing

Windfall

Provides people insights for customer engagement

About Windfall

Windfall provides insights that help organizations identify and engage potential customers across various industries, including retail, travel, finance, education, healthcare, and nonprofits. Its platform uses a wide range of data attributes and intent signals to help businesses understand key customer segments and uncover opportunities for targeted outreach. Clients can access the platform through a subscription model, which includes tools for measuring the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns. Windfall differentiates itself by offering tailored solutions for different roles within organizations, ensuring that clients can maximize their marketing efforts and drive revenue growth. The goal of Windfall is to help businesses achieve quick results and significant growth by providing accurate and meaningful insights.

Carlisle, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$30.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees