Process Engineer

L&T Technology Services Limited; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Technology Services in Lebanon, Indiana, seeks a Process Engineer to support commissioning, qualification and startup of a new peptide-focused pharma API facility. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering during equipment installation, testing, and handover to Operations.

The candidate should have 2+ years in process engineering or manufacturing operations, with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and flexibility for shift work during startup activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical or related field.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, process engineering, commissioning or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of process equipment and system operations.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
• Hands-on work in manufacturing or industrial plant environments.
• Strong communications and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to support shift work during startup activities.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, qualification and startup activities for equipment and systems.
• Review and execute C&Q protocols, test cases, and technical docs.
• Participate in walkthroughs, equipment installation verification, and operational verification.
• Provide hands-on support for equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during commissioning and qualification.
• Contribute to safety reviews, LOTO planning, and PSSR.
• Collaborate with Operations, Technical Services, Automation, and C&Q teams.
• Review turnover packages and support final handover to site Operations.
• Ensure equipment and process systems meet safety and quality requirements.
• Provide on-site and shift-based support during critical startup activities.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing operations

Equipment commissioning

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Shift support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Biochemical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Process Engineer to support the commissioning, qualification, and startup of a new greenfield pharmaceutical API manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Indiana, focused on peptide production.

The ideal candidate will have experience in process engineering, manufacturing operations, equipment commissioning, and troubleshooting. This role involves hands-on support during equipment installation, qualification, startup, and final handover to site Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, qualification, and startup activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Review and execute C&Q protocols, test cases, discrepancy reports, and technical documentation.
• Participate in mechanical completion walkdowns, equipment installation verification, and operational verification.
• Provide hands-on support for equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and startup activities.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and discrepancies during commissioning and qualification.
• Participate in safety reviews, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) planning, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Collaborate with Operations, Technical Services, Automation, and C&Q teams.
• Review equipment turnover packages and support final handover to site Operations.
• Ensure equipment and process systems meet operational, quality, and safety requirements.
• Provide on-site and shift-based engineering support during critical startup activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, commissioning, qualification, or a related engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process equipment and system operations.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and process-related technical issues.
• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Flexibility to support shift work as required during startup activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) activities and protocol execution.
• Background in pharmaceutical, API, peptide, or chemical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), hazardous materials, and equipment safety reviews.
• Experience with PSSR, LOTO, mechanical completion, and equipment qualification.