Engineer II, Process

IPS-Integrated Project Services•Blue Bell, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

IPS is seeking a Process Engineer II to join its team at its office in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. The role assists with and supports process engineering design for projects of all types. The engineer works on assigned project-team tasks and resolves engineering problems and tasks. The position prepares process design documents and deliverables across project phases, including conceptual design, basis of design, and detailed design. It uses engineering and design software to create documents, performs process-design calculations, develops specialized process drawings, and selects equipment based on Lead Process Engineer recommendations. The engineer researches design options, supports specifications, keeps the Lead Engineer informed about workload and project-scope changes, and designs in accordance with cGMP process guidelines for pharmaceutical facilities. The role also maintains project files and an organized work area, and ensures that drawings and designs comply with company production and design standards. This is a safety-sensitive position involving field work and client-site activities in non-administrative areas. The position requires 5–20% travel or travel as project needs require, including possible extended client-site assignments and overnight stays.

Requirements

At least 5 years of engineering experience.
Bachelor of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting.
Ability to interface with other disciplines on a project when required.
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 that may have varying working conditions.
Ability to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.
Ability to travel and commute routinely, with access to reliable transportation.
Ability to work at client sites and comply with stated safety rules.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a variety of pharmaceutical projects, including API, OSD, and Aseptic Fill/Finishing.

Responsibilities

Prepare process design documents and deliverables for all project phases, including conceptual designs, basis of design, and detailed design.
Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
Modify reports, specifications, drawings (PFDs and P&IDs), construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs to meet project scope as directed by the Lead Engineer.
Perform process-design calculations using engineering formulas and skills.
Create specialized drawings such as PFDs, MFDs, UDDs, and P&IDs.
Select equipment based on Lead Process Engineer recommendations and generate equipment lists and schedules.
Provide drawings for own designs and produce sketches for incorporation into drawings by drafters.
Research design options and document findings for the Lead Process Engineer.
Keep the Lead Engineer informed about workload, project-scope changes, and additional services.
Provide information to the Lead Engineer for incorporation into specifications.
Design in accordance with cGMP process guidelines for pharmaceutical facilities.
Organize and maintain project files and keep the work area neat and organized for efficient access to information by team members.
Ensure drawings and designs follow company production and design standards.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Visit client sites and follow applicable site safety rules.