Process Engineer

PACIV; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PACIV is seeking an experienced Process Engineer for a site-based Food & Beverage project in Cork, Ireland. You will lead process engineering across the project lifecycle, ensuring hygienic design, GMP/GMP compliance and successful integration with EPCM partners, vendors and OEMs.

You will drive FAT/SAT testing and support commissioning and handover to Operations. The role requires 5+ years in process or project engineering within regulated industries, strong knowledge of liquid processing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor level engineering degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years in process or project engineering within regulated sectors.
• Experience with liquid processing, hygienic design and GMP environments.
• Proven CAPEX project delivery and commissioning knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Own process engineering across the project lifecycle from design through commissioning and handover.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/HACCP, hygienic zoning and local regulations.
• Support FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ and qualification activities.
• Collaborate with EPCM partners, OEMs and cross-functional teams.
• Lead process interface with utilities, automation, packaging and maintenance.
• Provide updates on progress, risks and commissioning readiness.

Skills

Process engineering

GMP/HACCP knowledge

CAPEX project delivery

Project management

Troubleshooting

SCADA/EMS familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSc/BEng in Process/Mechanical/Cooded Engineering

Tools

SCADA

MES

P&ID software

Job description

Position: Process Engineer. Location: Cork, Ireland.

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions with offices in Ireland, the United States and Puerto Rico, and serving the Life Science, Food & Beverage (F&B) and Utilities industries, is looking for an experienced Process Engineer for a F&B project. This is a site-based role.

The Process Engineer will be responsible for implementing the process scope of the project and will work closely with the internal project team, EPCM partners, vendors and OEMs to deliver energy efficiency and regulatory compliance within the process scope.

Responsibilities of the Role

Process Ownership

• Act as the key technical and process expert for Process Engineering across the project lifecycle.
• Ensure alignment with Company Engineering Standards, hygienic design principles, and food & operator safety regulations.
• Support the Project Manager in execution & integration of the following process systems:
• Dry Process Warehouse Design Flows & Racking Systems, Raw Material Handling, Pre Batching, Pick & Place, Lifting Aids, Robotics, Conveyor systems, Dust Extraction Systems, Compactors/Bailers, Scanning Systems & MES
• Wet Process Bulk Liquid/Acid's & Oils Reception/ Storage/ Blending, Oil & Liquid dosing, Dissolving, Emulsification, Homogenization, Sterilization (UHT/DSI), CIP Systems, waters preparation.
• Support the design, installation, commissioning, qualification & ramp up of the process (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Support FAT/SAT, performance testing and final qualification.
• Troubleshoot process performance issues during installation, commissioning, and startup to meet performance targets.

CAPEX Support & Governance

• Support process CAPEX package scope, planning, and reporting.
• Provide technical input and support into cost/forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, and risk registers.
• Support change control and ensure all Process changes are fully assessed and documented.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Quality, EHS, R&I, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure process meets safety, quality, operational, environmental and hygienic requirements.
• Collaborate with EPCM partners OEMs, contractors & consultants for sequencing, tie‑ins, layout & installation conflicts, and commissioning plans.
• Support interface between related systems i.e. Utilities, Automation, Electrical, Packing teams on interdependent systems (BMS, SCADA, EMS).
• Support technical aspects of tenders for process equipment systems (URS, RFQ, SoW, technical bid evaluations, clarifications).
• Support Regional Engineering and C&P (CAPEX Procurement) for supplier selection and contract alignment.
• Support OEM/vendor deliverables for documentation, training, spare parts, and commissioning.

Standards, Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with:
• Company Engineering Standards.
• GMP/HACCP and hygiene zoning rules.
• Local/European mechanical and ventilation regulations.
• Embed Safety by Design and Quality by Design principles throughout engineering, installation and commissioning activities.

Operational Readiness & Handover

• Ensure full compliance with GMP/HACCP, hygienic design principles and local/EU regulations.
• Ensure documentation, validation, and qualification requirements are completed to a high standard.
• Ensure smooth handover of all process systems to Operations and Maintenance.
• Support development of SOPs, PM plans, training materials, spare parts lists, and CMMS master data.
• Capture lessons learned to support long-term plant performance and reliability.

Reporting & Decision Support

• Provide structured updates to the Project Manager on process progress, risks, commissioning readiness, and mitigation plans.
• Provide technical insights to support strategic and operational decision‑making throughout project phases.

Requirements

Candidates must have a valid EU Work Permit and Irish Residency

Please no agencies

Education

• BSc/BEng in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.

Experienced & Skills Required

• 5+ years of experience in project engineering or process engineering implementation roles within the F&B, chemical, pharmaceutical or related regulated process manufacturing sectors.
• Extensive experience in liquid processing systems, dry material handling systems, aseptic technologies and plant design.
• Previous experience in process implementation in a greenfield/brownfield site.
• Experience working with EPCM partners, OEMs, cross-functional teams and external engineering partners.
• Project management experience/qualification and proven experience in CAPEX projects.
• Experience with commissioning and qualification (FAT/SAT, DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Ability to interpret engineering documents (P&IDs, PFDs, layouts, technical specs).
• Strong troubleshooting skills during installation and startup.
• Familiarity with automation and process control (PLC/SCADA/MES).
• Ability to lead technical discussions with vendors.
• Commitment to strong quality and safety culture.