Upstream Process Engineer

Vulcain Engineering Group | Belgium; Waals-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Fuel card

Meal vouchers

Insurances

Eco cheques

Sectorial bonus

Résumé du poste

Vulcain Engineering Belgium is seeking an Upstream Process Engineer to join its consulting team. The role focuses on process development for upstream operations, including cell culture and fermentation, with responsibility for FAT/SAT testing, troubleshooting, and comprehensive documentation to meet regulatory and cGMP standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's in engineering, have 5–8 years of upstream equipment design experience in biotech or pharmaceutical settings, and are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in engineering, biochemical engineering, biotechnology, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in upstream equipment design in biotech/pharma.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsabilités

• Own process development: design and optimize upstream processes including cell culture and fermentation.
• Support FAT/SAT: test equipment with cross-functional teams and document tests.
• Troubleshooting: resolve process-related and technical issues to maintain production performance.
• Documentation: maintain protocols and reports for process equipment and design qualification.
• Regulatory compliance: ensure processes meet regulatory and cGMP standards.

Connaissances

French

English

Upstream design

Automation basics

Formation

Engineering degree

Outils

Bioreactors

Automation systems

Description du poste

Vulcain Engineering Belgium is looking for an Upstream Process Engineer to join its consulting team.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

• Process Development: Customer’s SPOC for the Design of the required equipment package, develop, and optimize upstream processes including cell culture and fermentation.
• FAT / SAT support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test all the process equipment @ the vendor shop and on site. Document all required testing in relevant protocols and reports
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve process-related and technical issues to maintain optimal production performance.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of process equipment, User requirement and design qualification protocols and reports.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with regulatory requirements and cGMP industry standards.

ABOUT YOU:

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in engineering, biochemical engineering, biotechnology, or related field.
• You have between 5 and 8 years experience in upstream equipment design in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• You are fluent in French and English
• Experience with bioreactors/culture systems and knowledge of automation systems is a plus

ABOUT US

Vulcain Engineering is a group specialized in the energy sector that supports companies active in Renewable & Nuclear Energy, Gas & Infrastructure through our Study Offices and Consultancy services. Vulcain Engineering Group is positioned as a transformation partner thanks to its ultra-specialization in strategic sectors which positively impact the transformation of our society and supports its clients in their transformation towards more sustainable and responsible models. Vulcain supports its clients throughout the entire life cycle of their projects, from design to commissioning, by integrating constructability and safety requirements right from the design phase.

In Belgium, our activities focus on consultancy services, delivering expertise in three main areas:

• Energy/Infrastructure
• Gas Renewables & Processes
• Life Sciences

With offices based in Brussels, Leuven, and Ghent, and clients spread all over the country, we address key projects in the Belgian industry, offering our consultants the opportunity to work on challenging topics and discover different areas during their time at Vulcain.

Why would you apply?

• A competitive package including gross salary ranging from €50,000 to €60,000 paid over 13,92 months and advantages such as a company car (and fuel card), representation fees, insurances, meal vouchers, eco cheques, a sectorial bonus. (The salary indicated corresponds to the level of experience mentioned in the job description. For any other level of experience, the annual salary may vary accordingly).
• A tailored career path within the company : opportunities to discover different business units, training, follow-up from your business manager, and a development evaluation every year
• A human-based company with slightly more than 120 consultants and synergies between the different business units