API Process Engineer – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

United Pharma Technologies Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

United Pharma Technologies is seeking experienced Process Engineers with a strong API manufacturing background to provide hands-on engineering support in a GMP environment. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot processes, optimize operations, and contribute to safe, compliant production.

The role covers process scale-up, equipment startup, and technical investigations while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to improve efficiency and manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Process Engineering, preferably in API/pharma manufacturing.
• Hands-on GMP manufacturing process troubleshooting and optimization.
• Experience with equipment startup, manufacturing support, and process improvements.
• Proficiency in technical documentation—batch records and GMP procedures.
• Strong understanding of process safety in regulated environments.
• Ability to work independently with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for API manufacturing, including process scale‑up and startup.
• Develop and revise manufacturing documentation and GMP records.
• Lead process improvements to reduce downtime and improve cycle times.
• Support equipment setup, facility readiness, and product changeovers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to ensure reliable production.
• Lead investigations and CAPA activities to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve challenges.
• Support operator training and adherence to procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Process engineering

GMP manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Tools

P&ID interpretation

Process safety analysis

Job description

United Pharma Technologies is seeking experienced Process Engineers with a strong API manufacturing background to provide hands-on engineering support in a GMP environment. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot processes, optimize operations, and contribute to safe, compliant production.

The role covers process scale-up, equipment startup, and technical investigations while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to improve efficiency and manufacturing performance.