Principle PT Engineer

CSL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Limited is a global biopharmaceutical leader expanding its Australian manufacturing operations to support global growth. The Principal Process Technology Engineer will own end-to-end development and governance of process requirements for system design/build within Tier 1–3 capital projects and BAU activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and 5+ years in Process Engineering, with strong cGMP knowledge, validation experience, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with 5+ years' experience in Process Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements in FDA-regulated environments.
• Experience with validation activities and facility regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development and maintenance of process requirements for system design/build.
• Translate inputs into measurable, traceable requirements.
• Establish baselines, version control, and change management.
• Facilitate risk assessments, FMEAs, and process hazard analyses.
• Ensure alignment with quality, regulatory, and engineering standards.
• Partner with design, manufacturing, QA/RA, and operations to close gaps and resolve issues.
• Define acceptance criteria and verification/validation approaches.
• Monitor process performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide governance via reviews, audits, and training on requirements management.

Skills

Process engineering

Regulatory knowledge (cGMP)

Validation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Job description

The Company

CSL Limited is a company that fosters a work culture emphasising Superior Performance, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration and Customer Focus with a commitment to support, train and grow its people. As a genuine leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, CSL is a multinational ASX Listed Company that is actively growing its Australian based manufacturing operations to support global growth. CSL develops, manufactures and markets products to treat and prevent serious human medical conditions and is globally one of the largest manufacturers of plasma-derived therapies.

The Opportunity:

The Principal Process Technology (PT) Engineer is responsible for applying fundamental engineering knowledge for the design and implementation of new process technology as part of our high priority projects. Working on Capital Projects (Tier 1,2 and 3), OPEX projects and BAU activities, the Principal PT Engineer will be part of a project organization and reporting into this project organization.

Own the definition, documentation, and governance of process requirements for system design and build. Leverage inputs—including technology transfer data—to derive clear, testable requirements, and apply them to drive cross-functional assessments (e.g., risk, readiness, and compliance).

CSL Behring

is undergoing extensive and positive change as we expand our capability and capacity. In addition to contributing to Australia’s export economy, CSL has invested in substantial new manufacturing facilities at Broadmeadows that will provide Australia with further high skills science and manufacturing employment opportunities and strengthen capabilities to develop and commercialise future new medicines onshore in Australia.

The Role

• Lead end-to-end development and maintenance of process requirements for system design/build.
• Translate technology transfer and other inputs into measurable, traceable requirements.
• Establish requirement baselines, version control, and change management.
• Facilitate and document risk assessments, FMEAs, and process hazard analyses using the requirements.
• Ensure alignment with quality, regulatory, and engineering standards.
• Partner with design, manufacturing, QA/RA, and operations to close gaps and resolve issues.
• Define acceptance criteria and verification/validation approaches for process requirements.
• Monitor process performance, collect feedback, and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide governance via reviews, audits, and training on requirements management.

To be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (or a related field), with 5+ years’ experience in Process Engineering, preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing or pharmaceutical operations.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements and manufacturing operations in FDA-regulated environments, including experience with validation activities and facility regulatory submission requirements.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in complex pharmaceutical processes and technologies, with excellent engineering problem-solving skills and a proven ability to drive effective engineering solutions.
• Understanding of project management principles and a track record of leading process improvements, implementing corrective actions, and delivering positive operational outcomes.
• Experience working in regulated environments and collaborating cross-functionally to investigate issues, identify opportunities, and drive successful resolutions.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional, multicultural, and international teams, while building effective partnerships and engaging stakeholders to achieve agreed business and enterprise objectives