Senior Process Engineer - Biotechnology (Food Production)

Elitez Pte Ltd; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 1.335.113.000 - 1.668.892.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Jakarta Utara is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a greenfield biotechnology project. The role involves leading process engineering tasks, developing key process documentation, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Strong expertise in thermodynamics and proficiency in AutoCAD are essential, along with fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in process engineering for manufacturing projects.
• Strong greenfield project experience (design to commissioning) is mandatory.
• Experience handling CAPEX projects valued at USD 10 million+.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering for a greenfield manufacturing project.
• Develop and review process documentation including PFDs and P&IDs.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, automation, and civil teams.

Skills

Process engineering

AutoCAD

Thermodynamics

Drying processes

Utilities

HVAC systems

Fluent English

Fluent Bahasa Indonesia

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering / Process Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Process Engineer - Biotechnology (Food Production)

Willing to travel to project sites and overseas engineering offices when required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead process engineering for a greenfield manufacturing project (design, construction, commissioning).

Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, process descriptions, equipment datasheets, and technical documentation.

Perform process calculations including equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, safety valve sizing, and utility requirements.

Define pipeline sizes, piping design conditions, and routing.

Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, automation, and civil teams.

Work closely with vendors, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Support installation, commissioning, start-up, and acceptance testing of production lines.

Act as a technical reference for production and engineering teams.

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering / Process Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in process engineering for manufacturing projects.
• Strong greenfield project experience (design to commissioning) is mandatory.
• Experience handling CAPEX projects valued at USD 10 million+.
• Strong expertise in thermodynamics, drying processes, utilities, and HVAC systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and familiar with international engineering standards.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Bahasa Indonesia required.
• Experience working with EPCs and equipment vendors is highly preferred.