Senior Process Engineer, Life Sciences — Hybrid Cork

Dillon Engineering Services; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillon Engineering Services seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join a major Life Sciences project team in Cork on a 12-month contract, leading process systems design, engineering, planning, execution and commissioning for a pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical programme.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring delivery in line with project, quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in development, planning, execution and commissioning of process plants in Life Sciences/pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong knowledge of biotechnological manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience with Upstream Processing (USP) and Downstream Processing (DSP).
• Experience with Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) systems.
• Knowledge of stainless-steel and single-use technologies.
• Understanding of regulatory and biosafety requirements.
• Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Process Systems Design team across assigned projects.
• Provide technical leadership across process systems, including USP/DSP.
• Oversee high-purity gas/chemical production and distribution and biomanufacturing steps.
• Develop project planning concepts and prepare cost forecasts.
• Prepare technical specifications, BOQs and other technical docs.
• Provide technical support throughout project execution.
• Lead and manage process engineering teams to deliver project objectives.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support project setup and business development activities as required.
• Ensure deliverables meet project requirements and regulatory standards.

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Dillon Engineering Services seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join a major Life Sciences project team in Cork on a 12-month contract, leading process systems design, engineering, planning, execution and commissioning for a pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical programme.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring delivery in line with project, quality, safety and regulatory requirements.