Process Development Engineer I

Build our future together:
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 Purification Development group, supporting our Preclinical Manufacturing & Process Development (PMPD) organization in Tarrytown, NY in an on-site work model. In this role, you will design, deploy, and continuously improve custom automated systems that reduce manual work and improve data accessibility, while collaborating with process development, engineering, and data teams.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.
When & where:
Location: Tarrytown, NY
Work model/flexibility: On-site
Discover your role:
Design, build, and deploy custom automation solutions for laboratory and pilot-scale process development equipment
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify bottlenecks and define requirements
Take projects from concept through design, procurement, controls development, testing, and technology transfer
Develop control logic, HMIs, and supporting software for automated systems
Maintain and enhance existing systems to improve reliability, scalability, and usability
Integrate equipment with data platforms and PI historian to enable monitoring, trending, and reporting
Troubleshoot automation and communication issues across devices, control systems, and data infrastructure
Document system designs and present progress to cross-functional teams
This role requires:
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical) or a related field with 0–2 years of experience
Strong background in either downstream bioprocessing (filtration, chromatography, pilot-scale operations) or automation, controls, or software development
Strong problem-solving, communication, and troubleshooting skills
Manage multiple projects and priorities at once, motivated to reduce manual work and make data more accessible
Collaborate easily across software, electrical, mechanical, and process development disciplines
Preferred: experience with industrial automation and control systems, including control logic (sequential function charts, state-based control) and programming (Python)
Preferred: familiarity with industrial communication protocols (OPC, Modbus TCP), SCADA/HMI platforms (Ignition), and data historians (AVEVA PI)
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Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.
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For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.
Salary Range (annually)
$81,900.00 - $133,700.00

Skills
Python, SCADA, Procurement