Evonik · 4 hours ago
Principal Process Engineer
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
12+ years expEvonik is a global leader in specialty chemicals, seeking a Principal Process Engineer to provide senior-level engineering competence for their site. The role involves leading equipment design and selection in pharmaceutical manufacturing settings and maintaining simulations of utilities distribution networks to inform investment decisions.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringIndustrialIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a site-wide utility simulation model to support capacity planning and ensure alignment with site growth and capital investments
Lead the design of pharmaceutical process equipment, including skid-based systems for mixing, filtration, sterilization, and other unit operations
Create and enforce technical standards for equipment procurement, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance across :$10M+ in annual spend
Collaborate with automation engineering to integrate long-term automation strategies into new equipment and process designs
Mentor junior engineers in core disciplines such as heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and troubleshooting to build in-house technical expertise
Ensure compliance with cGMP, environmental, and safety regulations, and contribute technical input to SOPs, investigations, and quality documentation
Drive engineering excellence to reduce capital costs, minimize process downtime, and decrease reliance on external consultants and vendors
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Engineering required
Minimum 12 years of experience in engineering, with expertise in design and procurement of chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial equipment (e.g., boilers, heat exchangers)
Strong knowledge of pumps, valves, and instrumentation used in chemical and pharmaceutical processes
Demonstrated ability to independently manage tasks, resolve technical challenges, and lead multifaceted projects with minimal supervision
Proven track record of identifying and implementing new technologies and instrumentation
Knowledge of safety protocols, PPE use, and handling of hazardous chemicals
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard business software
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to internal teams and clients
Physically able to sit, stand, reach, grasp, stoop, crouch, and distinguish colors for extended periods
Contributes to continuous improvement of company policies, practices, and procedures
Preferred
M.S. preferred (Chemical Engineering strongly preferred)
Familiar with pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and multiple drug delivery technologies is strongly preferred
Benefits
Performance-based remuneration
Occupational health benefits
Hybrid and flexible working environments
Company
Evonik
Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (18)
2024 (9)
2023 (16)
2022 (6)
2021 (8)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.85BKey Investors
European Investment BankTemasek HoldingsCVC Capital Partners
2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $581.65M
2024-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $547.64M
2013-04-25IPO
Leadership Team
Anne Ritter
Global Director, Partnerships and Strategy- Care Solutions
Bernhard Mohr
Managing Director Evonik Venture Capital
Recent News
2025-11-21
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