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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior bioprocess engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Senior Bioprocess Engineer, you need a solid background in chemical or biochemical engineering, experience with bioprocess development, and typically a relevant advanced degree. Familiarity with bioreactor systems, process automation software, and regulatory standards like GMP is essential. Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for optimizing production efficiency, ensuring compliance, and leading multidisciplinary teams in complex biomanufacturing environments.

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A Senior Bioprocess Engineer often encounters challenges related to maintaining process consistency and product quality during scale-up, as small changes in parameters can have significant impacts at larger volumes. Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, optimizing yield, and integrating new technologies into existing systems are also common hurdles. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including quality assurance, manufacturing, and research & development—is essential to address these challenges and ensure smooth technology transfer. Effective troubleshooting, data analysis, and process optimization skills are vital in overcoming these obstacles.

What is a senior bioprocess engineer?

Senior Bioprocess Engineers are experienced professionals who design, develop, and optimize processes for the production of biological products, such as pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biofuels. They apply principles of biology, chemistry, and engineering to scale up laboratory processes to industrial production while ensuring quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. In addition to technical expertise, they often lead project teams, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional departments to troubleshoot and improve manufacturing workflows.

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Infographic showing various Senior Bioprocess Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.

Automation Engineer (DCS/DeltaV) - Bioprocess Manufacturing Support - (JP15648)

3 Key Consulting

Thousand Oaks, CA • On-site

$40 - $46/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Automation Engineer (DCS/DeltaV) - Bioprocess Manufacturing Support - (JP15648)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Advanced Technology & Automation
Duration: 1+ year (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
Posting Date: 07/30/2026
Pay Rate: $40 - $46/hour W2 with benefits
Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply.  Monday - Friday - 8am - 5:00pm. Must be willing to be on call - After hours support once every 6 weeks (Manufacturing calls that come in, resolve any issues that come up) - 1 call per week (call is 2 hours)
3 Key Consulting is hiring an Senior DeltaV/DCS Automation Engineer – Bioprocess Manufacturing Support for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an External Automation Engineer based in Thousand Oaks, California to augment their MCS F&E Automation team. This role will support ongoing biological processes by updating, maintaining, and improving DeltaV automation systems, and providing critical site support. The successful candidate must exhibit sound analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, exemplary communication and collaboration, and operational excellence. A proven ability to work in cross-functional teams is critical for this role.
Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team
Top Must Have Skills:
  • Strong control system automation background in design, installation, programming, and validation of automated processes.
  • Ability to read and follow electrical and P&ID drawings.
  • Must be independent, self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
  • Develop and support process control applications via Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
  • Collaborate with scientific and operational staff to help translate process requirements into automation and engineering design.
  • Participate in technical root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting on process control issues related to instrumentation and control systems.
  • Design and test of automated process equipment. Support new product and technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes, and supporting engineering runs.
  • Support capital projects by applying advanced automation engineering principles in the design, specification, configuration, startup, and commissioning of process equipment and systems for capital projects of significant scope and complexity. Demonstrated understanding of project life cycles is preferred. Candidate should be familiar with engineering processes from initial conceptualization through project turnover to operations.
  • Development of detailed specification, engineering documents, SOPs, and operating standards.

Basic Qualifications:
Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • *Education: B.S or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biotech, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field that reviews automation or engineering control.
  • Working knowledge on networking and virtual server architecture
  • Strong control system automation background in design, installation, programming, and validation of automated processes.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing IT networks and network communication (TCP/IP, Profibus, Ethernet, wireless, fieldbus, WAGO IO, etc.)
  • Ability to read and follow electrical and P&ID drawings.
  • Direct experience with bioprocess unit operations such as bioreactors, chromatography, filtration, et cetera.
  • Strong communication/presentation skills especially with engineering documentation.
  • *Must have knowledge level to independently coordinate with vendors to renew service
  • *Must be independent, self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task.
  • *Engineering experience- from college grad to 2 years
  • *Must be willing to be on call

Red Flags:
  • Inability to discuss skills listed on their resume during the job interview
  • Multiple short contracts

Interview process:
  • Virtual interview with manager
  • Vqirtual interview with team members next

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com.  If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.