Lead Process Engineer, Design
About The Position
IPS is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join its process engineering department. This role designs and implements manufacturing processes and supporting utilities, ranging from developmental pilot plants to full commercial production. Relevant facility types may include biologics, vaccines, active pharmaceutical ingredients (organic synthesis), oral solid dosage, and parenteral (aseptic) drug products. The position may be performed full-time remotely, with travel of 5–20% or as required by the assigned project. The engineer may be assigned to a client site for an extended period and will visit client sites, follow safety requirements, and maintain reliable transportation for routine travel and commuting. This is a safety-sensitive position involving field work in non-administrative areas. The role requires working indoors and outdoors, following strict cleanroom gowning protocols, and meeting the physical demands listed in the posting. Salary is $113,000–$150,000, depending on experience, skill set, and education.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of engineering experience.
- At least 5 years of process design experience; pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry experience is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Knowledge of cGMP requirements as they affect process design and equipment specification.
- Ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders as necessary.
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, potentially with varying working conditions.
- Ability to travel and commute routinely, including overnight travel when required by the assignment.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Ability to adhere to client-site safety rules.
Nice To Haves
- Process design and operations experience in pharmaceutical facilities, including biologics, vaccines, API (organic synthesis), oral solid dosage, or parenteral (aseptic) drug products.
- Experience generating P&IDs using AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Produce conceptual design deliverables, including Process Flow Diagrams and material and energy balances.
- Estimate utility requirements for new manufacturing processes and design utility generation and distribution systems.
- Generate Process P&IDs, preferably using AutoCAD, including controls strategy and CIP/SIP functions where appropriate.
- Generate P&IDs for critical utility systems, including WFI, USP Purified Water, and Clean Steam.
- Perform engineering studies to expand, improve, or automate existing facilities with limited supervision.
- Produce specifications and performance data sheets for process equipment and instrumentation.
- Use and participate in the development of company design and production tools, including process simulation and smart P&IDs.
- Own process-related aspects of part of a large project or an entire small project, and provide technical support to the design team.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with clients and IPS design team members.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Visit client sites and adhere to site safety rules.
- Follow strict cleanroom gowning protocols when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
