Senior Engineer Process (m/f/d)

Exyte GmbH; Agrate Brianza; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte in Italy (Lombardia, Agrate Brianza) is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process engineering across project phases for pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities, ensuring GMP compliance and delivering innovative, efficient designs.

You will develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, engage with clients and vendors, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence in international projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a comparable discipline.
• Several years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
• In-depth knowledge of cGMP requirements, pharmaceutical regulations, and process engineering principles.
• Strong expertise in process design documentation, process calculations, and engineering software tools.
• Proven experience managing technical interfaces with clients, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills within international project environments.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages such as German, French, or Italian are considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process design and engineering of pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities in compliance with GMP regulations and industry standards.
• Develop and review process deliverables including process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, process calculations, mass balances, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate process engineering activities with multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical leadership throughout project execution.
• Manage technical evaluations, vendor selection processes, and bid assessments for process equipment and systems.
• Conduct process risk assessments, design reviews, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities while resolving complex technical challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous development of engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices.

Skills

Process engineering

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Chemical/Process/Pharmaceutical Engineering degree

Tools

Engineering software tools

Job description

Discover your exciting role

Join Exyte and contribute to the successful delivery of complex pharmaceutical and life sciences projects for some of the world's leading clients. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will be responsible for leading process engineering activities across all project phases, from conceptual design through commissioning and qualification. Acting as a technical expert, you will drive innovative process solutions, ensure compliance with GMP requirements, and support multidisciplinary project teams in delivering high-quality, sustainable, and efficient facilities.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Lead the process design and engineering of pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities in compliance with GMP regulations and industry standards.
• Develop and review process deliverables including process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, process calculations, mass balances, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate process engineering activities with multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical leadership throughout project execution.
• Manage technical evaluations, vendor selection processes, and bid assessments for process equipment and systems.
• Conduct process risk assessments, design reviews, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities while resolving complex technical challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous development of engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices.

Show your expertise

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a comparable discipline.
• Several years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
• In-depth knowledge of cGMP requirements, pharmaceutical regulations, and process engineering principles.
• Strong expertise in process design documentation, process calculations, and engineering software tools.
• Proven experience managing technical interfaces with clients, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills within international project environments.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages such as German, French, or Italian are considered advantageous.

The salary range for this position is between € 42´800 and € 54`900 gross per year (full-time). The exact salary will be determined within this range based on objective and transparent criteria, including role scope, qualifications, and relevant professional experience.

Contact:

For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Ugur Guezel via E-Mail at [e-mail].

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.