Life Sciences Process Design Engineer

Tandem Project Management Ltd.; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Project Management Ltd. seeks a Process Design Engineer to join our life sciences team. You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, equipment lists, and design documentation across pharma, biotech, and life sciences projects.

You will lead process safety activities (HAZOP, ATEX), contribute to C&Q, support automation, coordinate with internal and external teams, and review vendor submittals to ensure GMP-compliant designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Process Engineering; Master’s or chartership desirable.
• 3–8+ years’ experience in process design within regulated industries (pharma, biotech, life sciences).
• Proven ability to develop PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances and perform sizing calculations; GMP experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop process deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances) for design packages.
• Prepare technical datasheets and specifications for procured equipment.
• Lead HAZOP studies, ATEX assessments and process safety activities.
• Coordinate design activities with internal teams, sub-consultants, vendors and contractors.
• Review vendor/subcontractor submittals for compliance with project requirements.
• Support commissioning, FATs and C&Q activities and site visits.

Skills

Process design

PFDs & P&IDs

HAZOP

ATEX

GMP

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Master’s degree or chartership desirable

Job description

Tandem Project Management Ltd. seeks a Process Design Engineer to join our life sciences team. You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, equipment lists, and design documentation across pharma, biotech, and life sciences projects.

You will lead process safety activities (HAZOP, ATEX), contribute to C&Q, support automation, coordinate with internal and external teams, and review vendor submittals to ensure GMP-compliant designs.