Process Engineer

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Summary: Join a global biotechnology leader as a Process Engineer, designing new manufacturing processes for safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly operations, contributing to a multicultural and value-oriented team. Highlights: 1. Design and optimize manufacturing processes for safety and efficiency 2. Lead risk analyses and define control strategies for new plants 3. Be part of a dynamic, global team in biotechnology Job Title: Process Engineer Job Location (Short): León, ESP, 24009 Posting Start Date: 6/10/26 **Process Engineer** . Are you looking for a job in León, in a dynamic, globally active technology company – yet at the same time, you appreciate a value\-oriented, trusting company? If so, we offer you an exciting job where you will be part of a global team oriented to multiculturalism and equality. Recently, ADL BIOPHARMA and WACKER have joined forces, and now, WE ARE ONE. With this union, we are stronger, we have a worldwide presence, with production sites on three continents and almost 16,000 employees in 70 countries. We are a leading group in the biotechnology sector, and we produce for multiple markets: food, cosmetics, fragrances... Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. To strengthen our team in León, we are looking for you as a **Process Engineer** . **Responsibilities** Design new manufacturing processes for the plants to be built, ensuring their future operation is safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. To do so, you will: * Gather key design data from all relevant departments. * Perform mass and energy balances. * Prepare the P\&IDs * Conduct the technical\-economic feasibility study * Lead risk analyses from the perspective of industrial and food safety * Define the control strategy * Define the production schedule * Prepare process documentation * Identify critical control points * Prepare the SOPs. * Train staff * Estimate operating and investment costs. * Define the main process equipment. * Define materials in accordance with the process and required quality. * Define and evaluate pilot tests. * Lead commissioning activities **Education** * Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering / Chemical Engineering * Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred) **Skills** * In\-depth knowledge of the chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries. * Knowledge of biotechnological processes * Knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines in the field of facility safety and environmental protection * Technical expertise in batch and continuous processes * Strong conflict management skills. * Excellence in technical problem\-solving. * Knowledge of SAP. * Very good knowledge of Spanish and English * Proficiency in process simulation tools. Expertise in energy efficiency and carbon footprint. * **Experience** * Several years of professional experience as a process engineer in the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry * Experience in process optimization. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience as a Project Manager on projects in the range of 1 million euros is a plus. * **Special Skills** * Safety\-first mindset. * Entrepreneurial mindset and approach. * Cost\-consciousness, striving to find optimal technical solutions. * Persuasiveness, ability to motivate, and decisiveness. Creativity, flexibility, and resilience. * You can find an overview of benefits at WACKER on our careers page. As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams \- this is what makes us successful. We look forward to receiving your application!