CIP Process Engineering Lead – Pharma (Raleigh)

Hyde Engineering + Consulting; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyde Engineering + Consulting in Raleigh, NC seeks a CIP Technical Lead to supervise a team and drive CIP shakedown, cycle development, and performance validation for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities include leading projects, coordinating with clients, performing hydraulic calculations, PLC/SCADA support, and ensuring GMP compliance. Shift work is required and collaboration across divisions is essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience or in a GMP environment.
• Experience with CIP cycle development, cleaning validation, protocol development, execution, troubleshooting, and summary reports.
• Experience with CIP shakedowns and troubleshooting
• Experience with CIP change parameters and parameter adjustment
• Experience with CIP cycle runs
• Familiarity with plant control software, including PLC and SCADA/Delta V systems.
• Familiarity with engineering project management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to key engineering projects to startup and cycle development projects.
• Directs other employees in the execution of a variety of projects.
• Reviews engineering specifications for compliance with ordinances and engineering requirements.
• Consult with clients/vendors as a department representative regarding major problems or developments.
• Prepares periodic reports and records.
• Advises and answers a variety of technical questions.
• Create cleaning cycle development strategies for equipment including process vessels and lines, chromatography skid/column, UF/DF skid, centrifuge, washers, and portable processing equipment.
• Perform batch record review, including verifying calibration and in-process data.
• Perform piping design and flow calculations for CIP systems.
• Hydraulic Calculations: Flow Rate, Reynolds Number, Pump Sizing, etc.
• Consult with clients/vendors as a department representative regarding major problems or development.
• Perform commissioning and provide automation support for CIP systems, including PLC and SCADA/Delta V systems.

Skills

CIP cycle development

Troubleshooting

Engineering project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in chemical engineering or related field

Tools

PLC & SCADA/Delta V systems

Plant control software

Hydraulic calculations tools

Job description

Hyde Engineering + Consulting in Raleigh, NC seeks a CIP Technical Lead to supervise a team and drive CIP shakedown, cycle development, and performance validation for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities include leading projects, coordinating with clients, performing hydraulic calculations, PLC/SCADA support, and ensuring GMP compliance. Shift work is required and collaboration across divisions is essential.