Associate Engineer I, Process Engineering

Summary: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis. As an Associate Engineer I in Process Engineering, you will contribute to enhancing manufacturing processes through safety improvements, technical support, and equipment management. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate experimental findings into actionable process improvements - Perform experiments in collaboration with your supervisor to optimize existing processes or develop new ones - Participate in process risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies - Participate in hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies and process safety assessments - Collaborate with manufacturing and safety teams to identify safety improvements - Maintain safety systems to ensure the process remains in a ready state and future safety issues can be prevented - Demonstrate and support a culture of safety awareness and compliance within the production team - Provide technical support for production operations, identify and assist resolution of manufacturing issues - Support equipment and process qualification activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements - Assist with troubleshooting and repair of equipment internally when feasible - Manage spare part inventory - Document repair and spare parts activities in BMRAM - Manage lifecycle of equipment documentation for production equipment. This includes but is not limited to P&IDs, Design Documentation, Validation Documentation, and Equipment Qualification Records (EQRs) - Review and update P&IDs for production processes, including equipment, instrumentation, and piping systems - Follow P&ID change management processes, including version control and documentation updates - Reference the design and validation documentation for equipment to ensure compliance and design intent are maintained - Help develop batch records in a GMP environment - Occasionally assist with production work as needed Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, or a related field - 0-2 years of experience in process engineering or a similar role within a manufacturing environment - Proficient in data analysis tools and software - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply analytical thinking to identify and resolve process-related issues - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams - Good verbal and written communication skills - Excellent technical writing skills with high attention to detail - Able to occasionally lift 50 lbs. unassisted - Able to work for extended periods of time in a chemical fume hood - Able to stand on feet for extended periods of time Preferred Qualifications: - Experience through research or internship/co-op - Experience working in a GMP setting with controlled documentation - Knowledge of safety regulations, process optimization methodologies, and experimental design Required Skills: Process engineering, Manufacturing environment, Data analysis tools, Process safety assessments, HAZOP studies, Equipment qualification, P&ID review, GMP environment, Safety regulations, Process optimization methodologies, Experimental design Benefits: Competitive salaries, Excellent benefit package