Senior Process Engineer, Pharma & Life Sciences

Exyte; 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

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.