Sr Process Engineer, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 170k-180k at Optimyze1 — NeverHard

Senior Process Development Engineer – AI-Driven Bioprocess Innovation Reinvent biopharmaceutical manufacturing by merging mechanistic modeling with AI. We are seeking a Senior Process Development Engineer to drive the next generation of AI-powered digital twins for leading pharma and biotech partners. What You’ll Do Drive Innovation: Partner with customers to solve complex process challenges, from development to commercial scale-up. Build Models: Develop first-principles, dynamic, and hybrid models that combine fundamental engineering with data-driven AI. Optimize: Translate manufacturing data into actionable strategies for process control, scale-up, and technology transfer. What You Bring Experience: 7–10+ years in pharma/biotech manufacturing, process development, or MSAT. Modeling Expertise: Strong foundation in first-principles modeling (mass/energy balances, kinetics, thermodynamics). Technical Skills: Experience with upstream (cell culture, fermentation) and downstream (chromatography, filtration) processes. Communication: Ability to translate complex technical concepts for cross-functional teams and technical customers, and a desire to be in a customer facing role Preferred Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, gPROMS, Aspen, or COMSOL. Experience with digital twins, hybrid modeling, or connecting models to pilot/manufacturing data. PhD or advanced degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or Biotechnology. Why Join? Join a well-funded startup at the intersection of bio-manufacturing and AI. You will solve high-value technical challenges, influence product evolution, and move process modeling from analysis into real-time decision-making.