Junior Process Engineer

ZETA GmbH; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee

Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Benef

PTO & Vacation

401K with 5% employer match

Travel & training

Job summary

ZETA USA Inc. in King of Prussia is seeking a Junior Process Engineer to support biopharma process systems and equipment design under supervision.

This role involves contributing to PFD/P&ID documentation, URS and functional specs, and joint start-up activities with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, have 0–5 years in biotech/pharma, and are eager to learn GMP requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 0–5 years of experience in Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry (internships, co-ops, or academic project experience accepted).
• Understanding of GMP requirements and biopharmaceutical process systems, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (P&IDs, PFDs) or interest in developing this skill.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing engineering documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, and mass/energy balances.
• Support senior engineers in specifying and designing process equipment (vessels, mixing systems, filtration skids, etc.).
• Contribute to developing User Requirements Specifications (URS) and Functional Specifications under supervision.
• Participate in start-up and commissioning activities, including FAT and SAT.
• Provide preliminary troubleshooting and technical support.
• Collaborate with automation, mechanical, and project management teams as part of integrated engineering efforts.
• Assist in CIP/SIP strategy development, including data collection, testing support, and documentation.

Skills

P&ID/PFD reading

GMP awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Junior Process Engineer

Location: King of Prussia

Contract: Full-time employee

Start: 30.11.2026

Your tasks

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing engineering documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, and mass/energy balances.
• Support senior engineers in specifying and designing process equipment (vessels, mixing systems, filtration skids, etc.).
• Contribute to developing User Requirements Specifications (URS) and Functional Specifications under supervision.
• Participate in start-up and commissioning activities, including FAT and SAT.
• Provide preliminary troubleshooting and technical support.
• Collaborate with automation, mechanical, and project management teams as part of integrated engineering efforts.
• Assist in CIP/SIP strategy development, including data collection, testing support, and documentation.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Hybrid work model with three onsite days per week at the King of Prussia office.
• Travel up to 30%, including domestic and international assignments as needed for project execution, FAT/SAT, or client support.
• Ability to work in office spaces, client facilities, and manufacturing environments.

Your profile

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 0–5 years of experience in the Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry (internships, co-ops, or academic project experience accepted).
• Understanding of GMP requirements and biopharmaceutical process systems, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (P&IDs, PFDs) or interest in developing this skill.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to bioprocess unit operations through coursework, internships, research, or industry experience.

We offer

competitive PTO & vacation

• Free coffee
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Benefits
• competitive PTO & vacation
• 401K with 5% employer match of annual salary
• Travel & training

Under the motto "Let's Engineer Your Career Together" we are looking forward to receiving your application!

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ZETA USA Inc.
2200 Renaissance Blvd Ste. 170, King of Prussia, PA 19406