Process Engineer

Unither Pharmaceuticals

$80K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or equipment technology environment.
  • Experience in a regulated environment, preferably FDA; sterile manufacturing experience is beneficial.
  • Strong background in technical troubleshooting and problem solving.
  • Ability to manage projects and work in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with suppliers and organize specifications based on project needs.
  • Execute projects within budget and deadlines while ensuring compliance with specifications.
  • Monitor installations and ensure health and safety compliance from vendors.
  • Communicate with production teams to align activities with operational constraints.
  • Participate in operator training and define training requirements with internal customers.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical premiums
  • 401(k) contributions with a 6% match plus 4% company-funded contribution
  • HSA contributions with wellness incentives
  • Annual performance bonuses and merit increase eligibility
  • Comprehensive support package aimed at employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Process Engineer

Your role

Reporting to the Process Lead,

JOB SUMMARY:
Serves as a technical resource supportingcompany objectives with respect to engineering design, process, andimplementation of chemical process and controls. Projects include but are notlimited to: manufacturing systems, sterile filing systems, process piping, utilitysystems, new facility construction and upgrades, and other applications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engage in technicaldiscussions with potential suppliers
Organize and write specifications based on the needs and requirements
Launch calls for tenders (Request for Proposal, Request for Service)
Ensure the solution designed respects the established specifications(s)
Ensure that technical choices which may deviate from established specifications, or the implicit expectations of internal customers are documented and validated in a formal manner.

Execute Projects andTasks to the approved completion deadlines and within the defined budget
Work in partnership with external companies
Propose and apply solutions to mitigate and compensate for possible work delays
Proactively alert site management to potential problems
Ensure the successful commissioning of the project

Monitor theinstallations and commissioning of equipment
Coordinate the various suppliers and vendors and ensure their compliance to health and safety instructions
Possess adequate technical expertise allowing problem resolution
Respect the data in the specifications
Communicate with Production to coordinate activities with respect to production constraints
Assist with commissioning activities and in putting the equipment into production
Carry out an assessment after each commissioning
Serves in an expert role in writing the qualification protocol, execution of the tests and approval of any resulting report.

Participate inoperator training (training)
Work with internal customers to define the training requirement and provide technical content
Organize training in collaboration with suppliers

Study the technical needsassociated with new site investments
Participate in different project groups
Collect and analyze needs from internal stakeholders
Define technical solutions and implementations
Respect the technical, regulatory and quality requirements issued by Management and Quality Assurance.
Take into account the necessary parameters (water production, energy, etc.)
Respect flows, workshop ergonomics and safety constraints

Ensure thedocumentation of completed projects is updated
Collect technical drawings from vendors for review and ensure they reflect the realized design
Create technical drawings of the factory and update according to approved documentation practices

Your profile

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline with equivalent experience.
Master's Degree considered a plus.
Associate's degree with highly relevant experience will be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

SPECIFIC SKILLS:
This position requires the ability to think in high levelterms to develop engineering solutions for new processes. It also requires the ability to think inspecific, detailed terms when problem solving for existing processes.

Minimum 3 years in either a manufacturing environment, or equipment and packaging technology
Experience in a regulated environment (FDA) a plus
Hands on experience with small molecule solids and liquids manufacturing equipment a benefit
Experience in sterile manufacturing preferred but not required
Strong background in technical troubleshooting, problem solving.
Detailed knowledge of equipment operation and validation requirements.
Ability to work in a matrix organization with cross-functional teams
Ability to specify, procure, oversee installation, and commission systems and processing equipment.
Strong project management skills.
Proficient knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMP requirements and systems a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENT:
Traditional office environment, with frequent visits to other areas of the facility, including production areas, loading docks, and laboratories.
Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
Must wear safety glasses and other protective items as required.
Sitting 75% of the day; standing or walking 25%.
Ability to travel for business (Domestic and International)

Compensation range

80 000,00 - 95 000,00 USD

*The referenced compensation range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

A Smarter Total Compensation Package

At Unither, your base salary is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards include:

  • 100% employer-paid medical premiums (a $2,000-$6,000+ annual value)
  • 401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company-funded contribution
  • HSA contributions with wellness incentives
  • Annual performance bonuses and merit increase eligibility
  • And more-because we invest in your health, your future, and your peace of mind.

It's a package designed to reward impact-not just hours worked.

More Than Just a PaycheckAt Unither, we don't just offer competitive hourly wages-we also pay 100% of your medical premiums. That means no paycheck deductions for your healthcare, which can be worth an extra $1 to $3.50 an hour in your pocket compared to jobs where you pay part of the premium.

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