Full Job Description
THIS IS A 12 HOUR DAY SHIFT ROTATING POSITION WORKING 2PM - 2AM
What you'll do:
• Ethical conduct and compliance and adhering to AstraZeneca values and behaviors
• Become an expert on the process and equipment to successfully lead and implement process improvements
• Develops conceptual strategies, processing schemes, feasibility studies, PFD's, and detailed scopes of work
• Identify and implement projects to increase safety, reduce product cost, improve product quality, improve yield, and reduce material usage
• Work on several different projects and be able to prioritize these projects
• Works with contractors and project teams on the buildout and expansion of the facility while demonstrating confidence in voicing concerns and driving the project team to deliver a usable product for the end internal customer
• Assists in developing control strategy and instrument process design, including emergency and shutdown procedures, instrument specification sheets, control ranges, alarm points, and automation strategy
• Authors, updates, reviews, and approves area procedures and master batch records to ensure accurate content and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices
• Designs studies, implements experiments and performs data analysis
• Writes study proposals, progress reports, development reports, and various technical memo's
• Evaluates new technologies to improve the commercial production process
• Supports scale-up activities from R&D to production
• Supports the assurance of a robust manufacturing process for the current registered process as experience is gained post-launch.
• Acts as an effective change agent
• Acts as a key player for the expansion of projects as needed to increase the scale of manufacture
• Investigate deviations from standards of the manufacturing process using effective root cause analysis tools. Recommending and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions
• Generate, evaluate, and implement innovative and creative solutions
• Assist as subject matter expert for technical projects
• Capable of generating a project scope and cost plan to effectively draft a capital request
• Develop product and process knowledge in multiple process train areas
• Contribute and draft equipment URS development and retrofit
• Participate in equipment FAT's, SAT's, IQ, OQ, PQ as necessary
• Participate in Quality Risk Assessments and process hazards analysis activities
• Provide training to operators on process and documentation changes
Day Shift - Process Engineer Shift coverage: 5am to 5pm shift- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (2 days-on, 2 days-off, 3 days on, 2 days-off) working every other weekend per this rotation.
Domain knowledge: Familiarity with pharmaceutical batch manufacturing processes preferred, other industries experience will be considered based on transferable chemical engineering principles and experience/ abilities. Experience with batch reactors, agitation systems, filter dryers, filtration, acids/base reactions, solids/API handling and bulk packing equipment, vacuum transfer systems, vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, condensers, and pulse-jet filters, water purification systems.
Technical writing and analysis: Strong ability to rapidly assess trends and data and develop impact assessments addressing risks to quality, safety, and production KPIs.
Automation and SCADA: Experience with PLC and SCADA or DCS control systems ( operational/engineering level). Preferred with FactoryTalk Rockwell Automation Platform and AVEVA/Wonderware SCADA.
Data historian: Familiarity with OSIsoft PI Data Historian and PI Process Book preferred or similar process data trending software.
Qualification/validation: Experience executing or supporting IQ, OQ, PQ, and PPQ, commissioning, dry-runs for activities for new systems/equipment.
Essential for the role:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or other related
technical discipline with direct chemical processing experience preferably in a pharmaceutical production environment.
• 1-2 years experience preferably in a pharmaceutical production environment or GMP regulated environment.
• Ability to read P&ID's, Process Flow Diagrams, and perform mass and
energy balances.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• Displays a high desire to learn while recognizing one's own limitations.
• Able to demonstrate technical capabilities using logical thought processes to analyze information and draw conclusions.
Desirable:
• High temperature and high-pressure applications
• Experience with pressure filter dryer technology
• Experience with root cause investigations
• Lean certification or experience with lean concepts
• Experience with Minitab and/or Trackwise
Next Steps - Apply today!
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Date Posted
21-Sep-2026
Closing Date
18-Oct-2026