Pharma Process Engineer — Scale-Up & Process Improvement

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in the United States seeks a Process Engineer to apply process engineering knowledge to support the synthesis of starting materials pharmaceutical intermediates and final bulk products in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner. The role includes demonstrating process understanding, monitoring, and managing process performance.

Responsibilities include providing technical support, leading improvement projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related engineering field.
• Experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for established manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting, data analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Support minor process modifications and scale-ups while ensuring equipment reliability, product quality, and production efficiency.
• Apply core engineering principles—mixing, heat and mass transfer, drying, filtration, and material science to optimize operations, eliminate bottlenecks, and identify opportunities for capital investment and productivity improvement.
• Lead or support process improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and risk assessments.
• Serve as the process engineering lead on cross-functional teams, contributing to project execution and resolution of equipment-related quality events.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, safety, health, and quality standards.
• Actively participate in and lead safety and quality initiatives, including PHA, EHA, and inherently safer design.

Skills

Process engineering

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Job description

Evonik Corporation in the United States seeks a Process Engineer to apply process engineering knowledge to support the synthesis of starting materials pharmaceutical intermediates and final bulk products in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner. The role includes demonstrating process understanding, monitoring, and managing process performance.

Responsibilities include providing technical support, leading improvement projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving