Senior Process Engineer- Pharmaceuticals

Overview 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Solcoa exists to stabilize the western rare-earth metal supply chain—powering every fighter jet, EV, wind turbine, phone, and generator. Our carbon-zero process converts end-of-life magnets directly into metal, ready to accelerate energy independence and secure one of the world’s most vital resources. We are a lean, well-funded team rapidly accelerating Western rare-earth production. We’re building a world-class team to solve this crisis. The Role — Senior Process Engineer You’ll lead the scale-up of our pilot into a demonstration plant, laying the groundwork for follow-on commercial facilities. You’ll translate R&D into engineered processes, partner with external engineering firms/EPCs, and drive safe, on-time construction and commissioning. Lead scale-up from lab/pilot to demonstration and commercial scale for rare-earth metallization processes. PFDs, P&IDs, mass & energy balances, control narratives, and operating envelopes. Translate internal research into detailed engineering packages for external partners; Direct custom equipment specification, vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and installation through third-party fabricators. Coordinate with EPC contractors to ensure schedule, cost, quality, and safety targets are met through mechanical completion and startup. Develop commissioning plans, SOPs, and operator training; Optimize processes for yield, throughput, cost, environmental compliance, and uptime; Navigate permitting and regulatory documentation in collaboration with EHS and external consultants. Anticipate risks and unblock issues rapidly in an agile, high-accountability environment. Typically 5+ years as a Process/Project Engineer in industrial plant design, construction, or operations (chemicals, metallurgical, electrochemical, or related). Demonstrated success scaling processes from lab/pilot to commercial scale. Experience managing and communicating effectively with engineering firms and EPC contractors. Strong command of PFDs, P&IDs, mass/energy balances, control strategies, HAZOP, and regulatory documentation. Track record delivering plants or major process units safely, on schedule, and on budget. Excellent cross-functional communication, documentation, and project leadership. Background in high-temperature processes, electrochemical cells, molten-salt systems, or rare-earth metallurgy. Familiarity with environmental/permitting frameworks for chemical/metallurgical facilities. Start-up/commissioning experience and hands-on time in operating plants. Working knowledge of CAD/CAE tools and data analysis for process performance. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Visa sponsorship available if needed Full-time Management and Manufacturing Manufacturing Get notified about new Senior Process Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #