Lead Process Engineer - Pharma Process Design & Automation

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to design and implement manufacturing processes and supporting utilities for pharmaceutical facilities ranging from pilot plants to commercial production.

The role requires deep process design expertise, ability to develop PFDs, P&IDs, and utility calculations, and collaboration with IPS design teams on complex projects. Travel is project-based and safety-sensitive work is involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years engineering experience with at least 5 years in process design, preferably in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Knowledge of cGMPs as they affect process design and equipment specification.

Responsibilities

• Produce conceptual design deliverables such as Process Flow Diagrams and Material and Energy Balances.
• Estimate utility requirements for new manufacturing processes, design utilities generation and distribution systems.
• Generate Process P&IDs (preferably on AutoCAD) that include controls strategy and CIP/SIP functions, if appropriate.

Skills

Process design

Pharma/biotech experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to design and implement manufacturing processes and supporting utilities for pharmaceutical facilities ranging from pilot plants to commercial production.

The role requires deep process design expertise, ability to develop PFDs, P&IDs, and utility calculations, and collaboration with IPS design teams on complex projects. Travel is project-based and safety-sensitive work is involved.