Senior Process Engineer

Dillon Engineering Services; Munster; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillon Engineering Services in Cork, Ireland, seeks a Senior Process Engineer for a 12‑month contract to lead process systems design in a major Life Sciences project. The role covers planning, execution, and commissioning of pharmaceutical facilities, with emphasis on delivering safe, compliant, and efficient processes.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across process systems, including upstream/downstream processing, CIP/SIP, and single-use technologies, while

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in process plants within Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical.
• Strong knowledge of biotechnological manufacturing processes.
• Experience with USP and DSP, CIP and SIP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Process Systems Design team across assigned projects.
• Provide technical leadership across process systems including USP, DSP, CIP and SIP.
• Develop project planning concepts and prepare cost forecasts.
• Prepare technical specifications, bills of quantities, and other technical documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure process engineering deliverables meet project requirements and regulatory standards.

Skills

Process systems design

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Biopharmaceutical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Senior Process Engineer

Location: Cork - Hybrid

Type: 12 Month Contract

Rate: DOE

Ref: DES-1276

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join a major Life Sciences project team in Cork on a 12-month contract.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across process engineering activities, supporting the development, planning, execution, and commissioning of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical process facilities.

The role will involve leading process engineering teams, supporting process systems design, developing project planning and cost estimates, preparing technical documentation, and providing technical support throughout project execution. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required technical and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Process Systems Design team across assigned projects.

Provide technical leadership across process systems including:

• High-purity gas and chemical production and distribution
• Upstream and downstream biologics processing
• Small-molecule synthesis
• Fill/finish operations
• Provide technical and disciplinary leadership within the Process Technology group.
• Develop project planning concepts and prepare cost forecasts.
• Prepare technical specifications, bills of quantities, and other technical documentation.
• Provide technical support throughout project execution.
• Lead and manage process engineering teams to ensure effective delivery of project objectives.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Support project set-up and business development activities where required.
• Ensure process engineering deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' professional experience in the development, planning, execution, and commissioning of process plants within the Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of processes and equipment associated with biotechnological manufacturing.
• Experience with Upstream Processing (USP) and Downstream Processing (DSP).
• Experience with Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) systems.
• Strong knowledge of stainless-steel technologies and single-use technologies.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical dosage forms, including liquids, solids and/or semi-solids, would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of relevant pharmaceutical regulatory and biosafety requirements.
• Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Only candidates with a valid work visa for Ireland or an EU passport will be considered.

For more information, please contact Jessica on 094 931 6003 or email [e-mail].