Biosphere

Biosphere

Principal Engineer, Director of Manufacturing

Oakland, CA · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 92 days ago
ProcurementSignal ProcessingVoIPFermentation

About the role

  • This FOAK facility will prove out our UV sterilization technology and serve our first customers.
  • This role is expected to be in person or >50% time on site.

Responsibilities

  • Own the detailed engineering design of the demonstration facility, including P&IDs, equipment specifications, and facility layout.
  • Lead procurement of major process equipment (bioreactors, DSP equipment, CIP systems, utilities, instrumentation) and manage vendor relationships.
  • Lead commissioning, qualification, and startup of all process systems.
  • Translate bench and pilot-scale designs into a production-ready facility.
  • Build the operational foundation for running the facility.
  • Want to own a project end-to-end, from engineering design through commissioning.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in bioprocessing or related process industries.
  • Experience with emerging technologies
  • Familiarity with automation and controls systems
  • Direct experience leading the design, build, commissioning, and startup of a pilot, demo, or production-scale facility.
  • Strong fundamentals in fermentation, downstream processing, and/or CIP/SIP systems.
  • Hands-on experience managing equipment vendors, contractors, and procurement.
  • Ability to read and develop engineering drawings including P&IDs, mechanical layouts, and electrical schematics.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment with limited infrastructure.
  • Exposure to DOW or government-funded R&D programs.
  • Previous startup experience.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Skills

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation through a mix of salary and equity.

Benefits

  • We currently offer the following benefits:
  • Competitive compensation through a mix of salary and equity.
  • Paid vacation and sick/leave days + public holidays.
  • Comprehensive health insurance for employees and their dependents, including dental and vision.
  • Paid family leave.
  • Memberships at Pacific Pipe Climbing gym next door.
  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Company info

  • Biosphere is developing next-generation biomanufacturing systems designed for scale, reliability, and cost efficiency.
  • The company serves as a manufacturing partner for the bioeconomy, supporting the production of food, fuels, chemicals, and materials through efficient, rapidly deployable systems.
  • We are funded by top technology investors and have multiple ongoing collaborations with the DOW.
  • Learn more at https://www.biosphere.io/about

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer with a healthy work culture, creating an environment where high performers can thrive.
  • equal opportunity employer.
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