Pharma Project Engineer - Onsite in Italy

SwissCo Services AG / Aenova Group; Latina; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Haupt Pharma Latina S.r.l., a member of the Aenova Group, seeks a Project/Process Engineer for its Latina sterile production hub. You will manage CAPEX projects, define equipment specs and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring GMP compliance and timely delivery.

Experience with installation, commissioning, qualification and validation, plus hands-on site presence, is required. Fluency in English is essential in this international setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in project/process engineering in pharma/chemical/food with GMP exposure.
• Strong field experience coordinating installation, commissioning and start-up on site.

Responsibilities

• Manage CAPEX engineering projects from feasibility and budget through design, execution, commissioning and handover.
• Develop technical specs and user requirements for equipment, selecting suitable tech and suppliers per GMP, EHS, standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors and suppliers and ensure communication with Production, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Validation and Automation.
• Supervise on-site installation and field activities to meet technical, safety, and end-user requirements.
• Plan FAT, SAT, commissioning, PSSR, start-up and training; support qualification and validation as needed.
• Provide technical support for pharmaceutical equipment and utilities including HVAC, PW/WFI, clean steam and process systems.
• Interface with automation specialists to define requirements and ensure integration of equipment, utilities and control systems.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation (Gantt, WBS, cost tracking, risk assessments).
• Promote continuous improvement and ensure compliance with EHS requirements throughout project execution.

Skills

Project management

On-site coordination

GMP awareness

Equipment specification

Vendor coordination

English proficiency

Education

Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Haupt Pharma Latina S.r.l., a member of the Aenova Group, seeks a Project/Process Engineer for its Latina sterile production hub. You will manage CAPEX projects, define equipment specs and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring GMP compliance and timely delivery.

Experience with installation, commissioning, qualification and validation, plus hands-on site presence, is required. Fluency in English is essential in this international setting.