Design - Engineer III, Process-SS

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking an experienced process engineer to support design for pharmaceutical facilities, including API, OSD, and aseptic fill/finishing projects. You will prepare process design documents, develop PFDs and P&IDs, select equipment, and ensure drawings align with company standards and cGMP guidelines.

The role requires a strong background in chemical engineering, CAD drafting, and collaboration across disciplines, with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience in a variety of pharmaceutical projects including API, OSD and Aseptic Fill / Finishing a plus.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting.
• Ability to interface with other disciplines on a project where required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares process design documents and deliverables for all phases of projects including Conceptual Designs, Basis of Design and Detailed Design.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Modifies reports, specifications, drawings (PFD's and P&ID's), construction schedules, environmental impact studies and designs to scope of the project as directed by the Lead Engineer.
• Makes calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for process design.
• Creates specialized drawings such as PFD's, MFD's, UDD's and P&ID's.
• Selects equipment based on recommendations of Lead Process Engineer and generates equipment lists and schedules.
• Provides drawing for own designs and produces sketches to incorporate into drawings by drafters.
• Researches design options and document findings for Lead Process Engineer.
• Keeps Lead Engineer informed of work load and any changes in project scope or additional services. Provides information to Lead Engineer for incorporation into specifications.
• Designs in accordance with cGMP process guidelines for pharmaceutical facilities.
• Organizes and maintains project files. Maintains a neat and organized work area which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
• Assures that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Process design

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PFD and P&ID drafting

CAD software

Engineering design software

Job description

Job Description

Assists and supports the process engineering design for all types of projects. The assignments contain specific tasks on project teams and these individuals are expected to use their education, intelligence and common sense to resolve the engineering problems and tasks they are assigned.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares process design documents and deliverables for all phases of projects including Conceptual Designs, Basis of Design and Detailed Design.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Modifies reports, specifications, drawings (PFD's and P&ID's), construction schedules, environmental impact studies and designs to scope of the project as directed by the Lead Engineer.
• Makes calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for process design.
• Creates specialized drawings such as PFD's, MFD's, UDD's and P&ID's.
• Selects equipment based on recommendations of Lead Process Engineer and generates equipment lists and schedules.
• Provides drawing for own designs and produces sketches to incorporate into drawings by drafters.
• Researches design options and document findings for Lead Process Engineer.
• Keeps Lead Engineer informed of work load and any changes in project scope or additional services. Provides information to Lead Engineer for incorporation into specifications.
• Designs in accordance with cGMP process guidelines for pharmaceutical facilities.
• Organizes and maintains project files. Maintains a neat and organized work area which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
• Assures that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.
• Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS /WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 7 years engineering experience
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• Experience in a variety of pharmaceutical projects including API, OSD and Aseptic Fill / Finishing a plus.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting.
• Ability to interface with other disciplines on a project where required.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY

• Travel based on the project location.
• This position is a safety sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research or other "non-administrative" areas.

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES

• Must exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit by consistently seeking new opportunities to add value to the organization. Must strive for excellence in all aspects of job performance.
• Must approach their work enthusiastically with a contagious energy and drive that shows everyone they love what they do.
• Must display creativity and innovation by continually working to improve solutions, tools, methods and service delivery system.
• Must conduct oneself with an uncompromising commitment to the welfare of our clients and each other. Must act in an ethical, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Must exhibit the ability to build and sustain long term relationships of mutual value through teamwork.
• Must be driven to succeed and committed to goal attainment.

About Us

IPS-Integrated Project Services is a global leader in developing innovative and cost effective solutions for the engineering, construction, commissioning and qualification of complex pharmaceutical and biotech research and manufacturing facilities. With technical expertise spanning R&D to pilot-scale to large-scale production, our team specializes in the technology, trends and regulatory environment to successfully deliver capital projects and improve operations. For over thirty years, we have applied unique LEAN methodologies throughout the project life cycle, continually finding ways to do things better and more efficiently, delivering higher quality and controlling costs. Headquartered in Blue Bell, PA, IPS is a multi-national company with over 1,500 professionals worldwide and offices in California, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Brazil, Canada, China, Ireland, Singapore, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom and four locations in India. Visit our website at www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

IPS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans (M/F/D/V).