CIP Process Enginer (Clean In Place)

Brooksource; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

6 Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a Process Engineer, Clean-in-Place (CIP) Systems for its LMDS facility in Wilson, NC. The role acts as SME for CIP systems, leading design, commissioning, qualification, startup, and operational readiness to ensure compliant, reliable cleaning processes for commercial manufacturing.

You will collaborate with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, CQV, Automation, Quality, Facilities, and external partners to deliver robust CIP solutions and enable successful facility startup.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in engineering and strong CIP experience in biologics/pharma.
• Experience leading design, commissioning, qualification, startup, and operational readiness for cleaning systems.
• Knowledge of cGMP, QA, CQV and related regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Process System Owner for CIP systems in biologics drug substance manufacturing.
• Lead CIP activities from design through startup and handoff to operations.
• Provide technical oversight for CIP skids, distribution systems, interfaces, and automation controls.
• Review and approve P&IDs, URS, equipment layouts, vendor submittals, and turnover documentation.
• Develop CIP strategies with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with automation to support sequence development, recipe configuration, and alarm management.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and cleaning validation activities.
• Participate in walkdowns, punch-list resolution, and startup planning.
• Troubleshoot CIP performance issues and identify root causes related to cleaning, flow, temperature, chemistry, and automation.

Skills

CIP systems

Process ownership

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Biochemical Engineering

PE certification preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Process Engineer, Clean-in-Place (CIP) Systems to support the Large Molecule Drug Substance (LMDS) facility in Wilson, NC. This position will serve as the technical owner and subject matter expert (SME) for CIP systems utilized in biologics manufacturing operations. The engineer will provide technical leadership throughout design, construction, commissioning, qualification, startup, and operational readiness activities to ensure cleaning systems are reliable, compliant, and capable of supporting commercial manufacturing.

The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, CQV, Automation, Quality, Facilities, and external engineering partners to deliver robust cleaning solutions that support cGMP operations and enable successful facility startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Process System Owner for CIP systems supporting biologics drug substance manufacturing operations.
• Lead CIP system activities through design, installation, commissioning, qualification, startup, and operational handoff.
• Provide technical oversight for CIP skids, distribution systems, process equipment interfaces, valve matrices, automation controls, and associated utility connections.
• Review and approve P&IDs, design specifications, URS documents, equipment layouts, vendor submittals, FAT/SAT protocols, and turnover documentation.
• Partner with process, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop CIP strategies that ensure product quality, equipment cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with automation teams to support CIP sequence development, recipe configuration, alarm management, and control strategy implementation.
• Support development and execution of commissioning, qualification, and cleaning validation activities.
• Participate in system walkdowns, punch-list resolution, startup planning, and operational readiness assessments.
• Troubleshoot CIP performance issues and identify root causes related to cleaning effectiveness, flow rates, conductivity, temperature control, chemical delivery, and automation sequences.
• Support change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and investigation activities associated with CIP systems.
• Analyze system performance and identify opportunities for cycle-time reduction, water conservation, chemical optimization, and reliability improvements.
• Work closely with manufacturing and maintenance teams to establish standard operating procedures, maintenance strategies, and long-term system ownership practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, cGMP expectations, site engineering standards, and industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams and external engineering contractors.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline required.
• Advanced degree or Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5-10 years of engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting CIP system design, operation, startup, qualification, or lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting greenfield or brownfield facility projects preferred.
• Knowledge of biologics manufacturing equipment and cleaning processes.
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup activities within GMP facilities.

Why Join Us?

• 401(k) Matching Plan
• Relationship Driven Process to Find Your Best Fit
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Regular Meetings to Ensure Quality in Your Engagement

About Us:

At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we’ve built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. Whether you're hiring for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, or enterprise IT, our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your company’s unique goals, culture, and technology stack. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement to meet your evolving business needs.

We are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions. With a growing national footprint, Brooksource is redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions.

EEO Statement:

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks:

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.