Job Description: Process Engineer

Liquidia Technologies Inc. is a privately-held nanotechnology company that designs, develops, and manufactures precisely engineered particles and films for a wide variety of life and materials science applications. Liquidia's proprietary PRINT® platform is unique in its ability to replicate and produce nanoscale features with independent control of feature size, shape, and composition.

We are currently looking for a full-time Process Engineer to play a critical role in advancing our manufacturing and product development efforts.

We Are Looking for Someone Who Thrives On:

	Spending time understanding relevant process variables and influences, especially on a "first principles" basis
	Applying his/her technical training to create models for performance of a process and the relation to product performance
	Utilizing selected experimental design and analysis tools, as appropriate, to efficiently carry out process improvements
	Translate learnings into functional processes which delivers on-aim products at volumes required by customers
	Making a difference

Description:
The Process Engineer will assist the Liquidia and UNC manufacturing teams with various tasks and projects. Primary responsibilities include:

	Work closely with both internal and external partners in the development of challenging nanotechnology processes for delivering unique products
	Apply hands-on experience with process development, equipment upkeep, and troubleshooting
	Demonstrate aptitude for innovate process development from concept through execution and change evaluation
	Apply technology skills and build theoretical models for the solution of complex problems, specifically in the areas of materials science, wet film coating processing, process controls, and material characterization/analysis
	Participate with team members for execution of experimental programs
	Responsible for quantifying the process options through experimental design and data analysis
	Map results of development activities as a component of the roadmap to implement large scale manufacturing process and equipment design
	Plan and carry out product, process, and equipment validations in accordance with guidelines such as FDA or ISO
	Document procedures and standards for operating the process
	Train others in operating the process
	Strong communication skills in organizing work and suggesting direction to external and internal partners

Requirements:

	BS/MS in a technical discipline (chemical or mechanical engineering, or related field) or equivalent of 5-10 years of experience in atmospheric coating product development or manufacturing operations
	Demonstrated track record for implementation of programs from product design to SPC of manufacturing operations
	Experience with leading and/or contributing to the design of equipment to support new processes at both prototype and production scale
	Demonstrated competency in project management
	Previous work in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, surface chemistry, and/or materials processing
	Previous work in a ISO or FDA environment, with a focus on early stage product development and scale up
	Demonstrated capability to design and execute complex experimental designs aimed at systems optimization using disciplined experimental design techniques including data analysis and results summation
	Ability to summarize data and results for business and technical audiences
	Demonstrated track record of working in a diverse organizational environment, at all levels within the group, with an exemplary history as a "self-starter"

About Liquidia:

	We are committed to advancing precisely engineered products that profoundly impact the lives of our customers, consumers, doctors and patients.
	Liquidia was founded in 2004 on the discoveries of Professor Joseph DeSimone at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
	In March 2007 Liquidia raised $16 million in a Series B round of financing led by New Enterprise Associates
	We are located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

To apply: Send cover letter and resume to careers@liquidia.com.

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