Pharma Process Engineer — 12-Hour Shift, Growth & Impact

AstraZeneca; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Coppell, Texas is seeking a Process Engineer for a rotating 12-hour day shift (5am–5pm). You will lead process improvements, develop study scopes, and work with cross-functional teams to scale up from R&D to production while ensuring GMP compliance.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, yield, and cost reduction across multiple projects. Ideal candidates have a BS in Chemical Engineering or related field and 1–2 years in pharma/GMP settings, with strong communication and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 1–2 years experience in pharmaceutical GMP environment preferred.
• Ability to read P&ID and process diagrams; perform mass/energy balances.
• Strong verbal and written communication; good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement process improvements across the facility.
• Develop strategies, feasibility studies, PFDs, and scopes of work.
• Identify projects to improve safety, yield, quality, and cost.
• Support scale-up activities from R&D to production.
• Collaborate with contractors and project teams for expansion.
• Contribute to control strategy, instrumentation design, and SOPs.
• Prepare reports, proposals, and technical memos; ensure GMP compliance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

P&ID reading

Mass and energy balances

GMP experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

PLC/SCADA systems

FactoryTalk Rockwell

AVEVA/Wonderware SCADA

Job description

AstraZeneca in Coppell, Texas is seeking a Process Engineer for a rotating 12-hour day shift (5am–5pm). You will lead process improvements, develop study scopes, and work with cross-functional teams to scale up from R&D to production while ensuring GMP compliance.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, yield, and cost reduction across multiple projects. Ideal candidates have a BS in Chemical Engineering or related field and 1–2 years in pharma/GMP settings, with strong communication and technical