Role
Working as an API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) Process Engineer at Bayer placed me inside a high-stakes pharmaceutical manufacturing environment where precision, compliance, and uptime are critical. I learned to understand the entire production system end-to-end—from utilities and building infrastructure to cell culture suites, equipment interfaces, and regulatory constraints—while operating under constant pressure to maintain safety and continuity of supply.
The role required daily integration of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, controls, and biomedical engineering principles. I conducted root-cause analyses, process simulations, and diagnostics across interconnected systems, translating data and physical observations into actionable process improvements. This work included developing new testing platforms, troubleshooting complex failures, and optimizing production workflows to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
Beyond technical execution, I worked at the intersection of operations, engineering, and compliance, learning how engineered systems behave not just on paper, but in real facilities with human operators, regulatory oversight, and real consequences. Over time, I was promoted to oversee operations within the cell culture suite, reinforcing my ability to manage complex systems holistically while maintaining performance under pressure.
Measured Impact
- Delivered process and diagnostic innovations that saved Bayer over $500,000 to date, with savings expected to continue compounding annually through reduced downtime, improved reliability, and preventative diagnostics.
- Developed solutions designed not just to fix immediate issues, but to scale operational resilience over time.