Process Development Engineer I - Purification Automation

Process Development Engineer I

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Process Development Engineer I to join our Preclinical Manufacturing & Process Development (PMPD) Purification team. In this role, you will focus on the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of custom automated systems used in process development laboratories and pilot-scale environments, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to identify operational bottlenecks and design solutions that reduce manual interaction with equipment and improve data accessibility.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide, working across the full system lifecycle from concept through deployment.

Shift Requirements:
Full-time, standard business hours

Location:

On-site, supporting process development laboratories and pilot-scale environments

Flexibility & travel:
Minimal to no travel; on-site presence required to support automation systems and equipment

Automation System Development & Deployment

• Design, build, and deploy custom automation solutions for laboratory and pilot-scale process development equipment
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements, identify bottlenecks, and develop solutions to improve workflow efficiency and data capture
• Participate in the full system lifecycle: concept development, design, procurement, assembly, controls development, testing, deployment, and technology transfer
• Develop control logic (e.g., PLC or equivalent), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and supporting software for automated systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with custom-built automation systems and supporting infrastructure

Support, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and improve existing automation systems to ensure reliability, performance, and usability
• Identify and implement enhancements to reduce manual intervention, improve robustness, and increase scalability
• Monitor system performance and proactively address issues impacting system uptime or data integrity

Data Integration & Infrastructure

• Support integration of equipment and automation systems with data platforms and PI historian
• Develop and maintain data flows enabling monitoring, trending, reporting, and future advanced control capabilities
• Assist in troubleshooting communication issues between devices, control systems, and data infrastructure

• This is an on-site role based across process development laboratories and pilot-scale environments, requiring close collaboration across software, electrical, mechanical, and process development disciplines.
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, and to troubleshoot system issues as they arise, is required.

• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience, or Master's degree with 0-2 years of experience, in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical) or a related field
• Strong background in downstream bioprocessing (e.g., filtration, chromatography, pilot-scale operations) OR a strong background in automation, controls, or software development
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a detail-oriented focus on reliability and system performance
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and project progress to cross-functional stakeholders, and to prepare and maintain documentation including system designs and technical reports

• Experience with industrial automation and control systems
• Programming experience (e.g., Python or similar)
• Experience developing control logic (e.g., sequential function charts, state-based control)
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC, Modbus TCP)
• Experience with SCADA/HMI platforms (e.g., Ignition or similar)
• Experience with data historians or data infrastructure (e.g., AVEVA PI or similar)

• Student Loan Paydown program & Tuition Reimbursement
• Family Care Benefits
• Relocation Assistance
• Inclusion, Culture and Well-Being programs (including physical & mental health)