Junior Design Process Engineer

PharmEng Nordic ApS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Toronto is seeking a Junior Design Process Engineer with 1 - 4 years of experience in the Pharma industry. The role involves delivering end-to-end solutions for integrated process equipment in GMP environments, developing feasibility studies, and guiding projects through engineering phases. Ideal candidates will have experience in GMP engineering, strong communication skills, and be comfortable in fast-paced settings. This opportunity offers creativity and exposure to a variety of complex projects.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in GMP process engineering, ideally with skidded systems.
• Experience in process equipment and piping system design.
• Familiarity with process control and validation coordination.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end solutions for integrated process equipment.
• Develop deliverables such as feasibility studies and process simulations.
• Guide projects from front-end engineering through start-up and CQV.

Skills

GMP process engineering

Process equipment design

Strong communication skills

Project management

Tools

CAD

Job description

About the job Design Process Engineer (JR)

We are looking for a Junior Design Process Engineer with 1 - 4 years of experience in the Pharma industry. Pharma industry experience is a big plus.

What You'll Do:

As a Design Process Engineer, you’ll be involved in delivering end-to-end solutions for integrated process equipment and unit operations in GMP environments, from early design through CQV.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptual, preliminary, and detailed process designs
• Develop deliverables such as:
  • Feasibility studies, mass balances, utility sizing
  • Process simulations, PFDs, P&IDs, control strategies
  • Bid packages, commissioning and qualification protocols
• Guide projects from front-end engineering through start-up and CQV
• Oversee equipment and utility design (e.g., fermenters, TFF, CIP systems)
• Collaborate with controls, validation, and QA teams
• Maintain strong relationships with multi-functional teams

What You Bring:

• 1 + years in GMP process engineering, ideally with skidded systems
• Experience in process equipment and piping system design
• Commissioning & qualification experience (automated systems preferred)
• Familiarity with CAD, process control, and validation coordination
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-project environment

This role offers true engineering creativity with exposure to a wide range of exciting, complex projects in a collaborative and technical environment.