Project Engineer - Pharma

K-LAGAN; Bilbao; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Social benefits

Job summary

K-LAGAN is seeking a Pharmaceutical Equipment Engineer to join our Pharmaceutical Engineering team in Bilbao. You will coordinate equipment suppliers, support procurement, and manage installation activities for a new facility, working with suppliers, contractors, and multidisciplinary technical teams.

The role covers URS preparation, supplier evaluation, equipment qualification, and collaboration with Quality/Validation to ensure traceability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical equipment engineering, technical coordination, or industrial project execution.
• Experience coordinating with pharmaceutical machinery suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
• Knowledge of equipment procurement processes, technical specifications, and supplier documentation.
• Experience with installation, commissioning and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Responsibilities

• Technical coordination of pharmaceutical equipment suppliers throughout procurement and installation.
• Preparation and review of URS and equipment specifications.
• Technical evaluation of supplier proposals and compliance with project requirements.
• Support in equipment selection and installation coordination.
• Follow-up of supplier documentation and equipment schedules.
• Review of equipment layouts and interfaces with utilities.
• Participation in FAT and SAT, and in commissioning activities.
• Coordination with Quality and Validation for documentation traceability.
• Preparation of technical reports and progress updates.

Skills

Coordination

Project management

Supplier management

Excel

Documentation

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar

Tools

URS documents

FAT/SAT processes

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

We are looking for a Pharmaceutical Equipment Engineer to join our Pharmaceutical Engineering team to support the development of a new pharmaceutical facility in Bilbao. The role focuses on the technical coordination of pharmaceutical equipment suppliers, procurement support, documentation follow-up, and equipment installation activities.

The position offers the opportunity to participate in the different stages of pharmaceutical engineering projects, working closely with suppliers, contractors, and multidisciplinary technical teams.

• Technical coordination of pharmaceutical equipment suppliers throughout the procurement and installation process.
• Preparation and review of User Requirement Specifications (URS) and equipment technical specifications.
• Technical evaluation of supplier proposals, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Support in the technical selection of pharmaceutical machinery and process equipment.
• Coordination with procurement teams during equipment acquisition and supplier negotiations.
• Follow-up of supplier documentation, technical deliverables, and equipment manufacturing schedules.
• Review of equipment layouts, installation requirements, and interfaces with facility utilities.
• Coordination of technical requirements between equipment suppliers, engineering teams, and contractors.
• Participation in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Support in equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Coordination with Quality and Validation departments to ensure equipment readiness and documentation traceability.
• Monitoring of technical milestones, identification of deviations, and follow-up of corrective actions.
• Participation in technical meetings with suppliers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Preparation of technical reports, progress updates, and equipment documentation.

Systems and equipment in scope

• Pharmaceutical Production Equipment
• Process Machinery & Manufacturing Lines
• Reactors & Mixing Equipment
• Encapsulation & Solid Dosage Equipment
• Packaging & Production Equipment
• Cleanroom Equipment Interfaces
• Pharmaceutical Equipment Utilities
• FAT & SAT Coordination
• Technical Supplier Documentation

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical equipment engineering, technical coordination, or industrial project execution.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical machinery suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
• Knowledge of equipment procurement processes, technical specifications, and supplier documentation.
• Experience coordinating equipment installation and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with URS documentation, FAT/SAT processes, and equipment qualification.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and external contractors.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Working proficiency in English (written and spoken: supplier meetings and technical documentation).
• Availability to work from the Bilbao office; remote work permitted one day per week.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical equipment or industrial engineering projects.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities or GMP-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical production equipment, particularly oral solid dosage manufacturing.
• Experience in equipment procurement, supplier technical follow-up, and installation coordination.
• Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, and validation processes (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Experience in new pharmaceutical facility projects or production line installations.
• Bilbao (preferred) or Madrid.

Work in an industrial engineering environment with real projects.

Continuous training and professional development.

Close, collaborative and people-oriented culture.

• Day off on your birthday and social benefits.