Life Sciences Process Engineer - Hybrid (Cork/Dublin)

Leap29; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 11,021,000 - 15,154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 3 days per week

Job summary

Leap29 is partnering with a leading engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Process Engineer for Life Sciences projects across Ireland. The role is a 12-month contract with hybrid working options and a competitive hourly rate, delivering design packages and supporting projects from concept to handover.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to high-value pharmaceutical facilities for global clients. Cork or Dublin-based.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' experience within the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical or Life Sciences sectors.
• Proven experience delivering process design within an EPCM or engineering consultancy environment.
• Experience working on large-scale capital projects (€100m+ preferred).
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical process design and cGMP requirements.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver process engineering design packages for Life Sciences projects.
• Prepare and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), process calculations, equipment datasheets and technical documentation.
• Produce process specifications and engineering deliverables in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Architectural and Automation disciplines.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with cGMP, client standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning and project handover.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Skills

Process design

PFDs & calculations

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

Leap29 is partnering with a leading engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Process Engineer for Life Sciences projects across Ireland. The role is a 12-month contract with hybrid working options and a competitive hourly rate, delivering design packages and supporting projects from concept to handover.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to high-value pharmaceutical facilities for global clients. Cork or Dublin-based.