Process Engineer (Mid Level)
About The Position
The Process Engineer supports the engineering team by assessing client process needs and their infrastructure impacts, and designing GMP-compliant equipment and systems. The role works primarily on biopharmaceutical projects involving manufacturing processes such as biological, API, oral solid dosage, and cell therapy, as well as support systems such as clean utilities, CIP, buffer and media preparation, and waste inactivation and treatment. The engineer contributes to project planning and delivery by estimating scope and hours, preparing process design plans, guiding supporting process staff, communicating with clients, gathering design information, and developing calculations or simulations. The position also supports business development, develops process automation concepts and instrumentation requirements, coordinates process requirements with other project disciplines, and complies with applicable regulatory and industry guidance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 5 years of career experience, as stated in the introductory description.
- Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office software.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize multiple projects, and adjust work to meet tight deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a mix of engineering services and manufacturing companies, primarily in the biopharmaceutical industry sector.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, life science, and laboratory industries.
- A focus in mission-critical data centers, hospitals, and/or other relevant industries.
- P.E. registration or a path to receiving it.
Responsibilities
- Assess client process needs, including the infrastructure impacts, and design GMP-compliant equipment and systems.
- Work on biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and support systems.
- Prepare scope and hourly estimates for client proposals.
- Prepare process design plans, including resource requirements and execution plans.
- Delegate assignments to process staff, guide their work, and perform quality checks as needed.
- Communicate process design requirements to clients and collect data to define their process needs.
- Gather information from industry sources to clarify design approaches and industry best practices.
- Develop calculations or process simulations to support process design.
- Assist with business development by nurturing client relationships and writing proposals.
- Create process automation concepts and determine instrumentation requirements.
- Ensure other project disciplines understand applicable process requirements and interfaces.
- Comply with regulatory requirements and industry guidance, including FDA and ISPE requirements.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling, including 9-hour days Monday through Thursday and 4-hour Fridays year-round, and daily hours that accommodate commuting or personal obligations.
- Hybrid in-office and work-from-home balanced work week.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance plans, with two-thirds of premiums and deductible paid.
- Competitive 401(k) match program.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- A $1,000 award for presenting or publishing technical expertise.
- Company-paid training opportunities.
- A 5% salary increase upon earning a professional license.
- Opportunities for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
