Launch-Ready Isotopes Process Engineer II

Novartis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is building a new isotopes manufacturing site in Indianapolis. The Process Engineer II will support startup and ongoing operations, ensuring reliable, compliant manufacturing and continuous improvement of critical systems across equipment lifecycle, qualification, maintenance, and process optimization.

The role requires a technical degree, 3+ years in pharmaceutical/related industries, strong problem-solving and project-management skills, and collaboration across cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance, automation, engineering, or equivalent technical support experience within the pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical and equipment-related issues.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to following GMPs requirements, site procedures, and applicable quality and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS/BMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the startup and long-term success of the new Isotopes Manufacturing site through engineering excellence.
• Maintain equipment and instrument inventories to support reliable and compliant manufacturing operations.
• Assist with engineering change activities, including change requests, implementation activities, and documentation support.
• Execute qualification protocols and support validation activities for manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Support investigations of equipment issues, deviations, and technical challenges to ensure timely resolution and compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance, reliability, and process efficiency.
• Support audits, commissioning activities, and engineering documentation within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Skills

Maintenance

Automation

Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Building Management Systems

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

Novartis is building a new isotopes manufacturing site in Indianapolis. The Process Engineer II will support startup and ongoing operations, ensuring reliable, compliant manufacturing and continuous improvement of critical systems across equipment lifecycle, qualification, maintenance, and process optimization.

The role requires a technical degree, 3+ years in pharmaceutical/related industries, strong problem-solving and project-management skills, and collaboration across cross-functional teams