Senior Process Engineer – Pharma/Biopharma Design Lead

EFOR; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EFOR in Ireland is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join the multidiscipline project engineering team on site. You will bring design expertise in the Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical sector and lead process-driven design activities across projects from concept to qualification.

Responsibilities include developing PFDs and P&IDs, drafting equipment specifications, interfacing with suppliers, and ensuring process safety compliance (ATEX, PED). Strong communication and initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering required.
• Chartered engineer or working towards chartership preferred.
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• Completion of Design Risk Assessments.
• Experience in design reviews and safety reviews.
• Interfacing with client design team and end users.
• Strong organisation, adaptability and communication skills.
• 10+ years design experience in pharma/biopharma.

Responsibilities

• Perform process calculations and develop PFDs and P&IDs.
• Prepare specifications for process equipment.
• Interface with supplier's engineers for bid analysis.
• Design process equipment, P&IDs, and utilities.
• Engage in client liaison and project meetings.
• Support design through commissioning and qualification.
• Ensure process safety compliance with ATEX, PED and directives.
• Participate in process hazard assessments/HAZOP studies.
• Approve and execute C&Q documentation.

Skills

Interfacing with client design team

Technical and safety reviews

Communication skills

Own initiative

Organised and adaptable

Education

Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Chartered engineer or progressing towards chartership

10+ years design experience in Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical sectors

Completion of Design Risk Assessments

Job description

EFOR in Ireland is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join the multidiscipline project engineering team on site. You will bring design expertise in the Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical sector and lead process-driven design activities across projects from concept to qualification.

Responsibilities include developing PFDs and P&IDs, drafting equipment specifications, interfacing with suppliers, and ensuring process safety compliance (ATEX, PED). Strong communication and initiative are essential.