Process Engineer

Roche; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Branchburg, NJ is seeking a Process Engineer to ensure robust automation, clean utility and manufacturing processes. You will provide technical support to Reagent Manufacturing laboratories and Site Operations, driving CAPA, root-cause investigations, and change control in support of cGMP processes.

You will oversee installation and commissioning of new systems, maintain PCS, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering and quality teams to resolve availability and compliance issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in process engineering and automation within manufacturing, including bioprocess/pharma/diagnostic site.
• Experience performing CAPA, root cause investigations, and change control to maintain cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering support and technical troubleshooting for automation systems, cGMP Process Utility systems, and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hardware and software for the Process Control System (PCS) handling Bulk Reagent Formulation, Solvent Delivery, Site, and Process Utility operations.
• Define scopes of work and supervise contract labor for small/medium projects supporting Branchburg Manufacturing and Utilities, including PCRW and lab water systems.
• Author and maintain system support and specification documentation (Change Requests, SOPs, Equipment Non-Conformances, URS, UAT).
• Manage plan/design review automation processes, including EHS reviews (e.g., HAZOP), equipment evaluations, tests, and approvals.
• Maintain high equipment reliability through maintenance, engineering, and resources to resolve availability issues.
• Participate in engineering projects involving instrumentation selection, wiring diagrams, issue diagnosis, and solution implementation addressing quality-related issues like CAPAs and audits.

Skills

PLCs

Maintenance engineering

Diagnostics

Schematic reading

Safety/compliance

Travel up to 10%

Lock Out Tag Out

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Process Control System (PCS)

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

As the Process Engineer, you will ensure robust automation, clean utility, and manufacturing processes by providing technical support to multiple Reagent Manufacturing laboratories and Site Operations. You will carry out CAPA, root cause investigations, process improvements, and change control practices in support of cGMP processes. In this role, you will oversee the installation and commissioning of new systems, products, and processes while delivering comprehensive engineering support across site operations and automation systems.

The Opportunity

• You will lead engineering support and technical troubleshooting for automation systems, cGMP Process Utility systems, and general equipment upgrades
• You will maintain and troubleshoot hardware and software for the Process Control System (PCS), which controls Bulk Reagent Formulation, Solvent Delivery, Site, and Process Utility operations
• Define scopes of work and supervise contract labor for small and medium projects in support of Branchburg Manufacturing and Utilities, including PCRW and lab water systems
• Author and maintain system support and specification documentation, including Change Requests, SOPs, Equipment Non-Conformances, User Requirements Specifications, and User Acceptance Testing
• Manage plan/design review automation processes, including EHS reviews (e.g., HAZOP), equipment evaluations, tests, and approvals
• Maintain high equipment reliability utilizing maintenance, engineering, and appropriate resources to resolve availability issues
• Participate in engineering projects involving instrumentation selection, wiring diagram generation, issue diagnosis, and solution implementation while addressing quality-related issues like CAPAs and audits

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience)
• You have 3+ years of experience with increasing responsibilities in process engineering and automation within a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a bioprocess, pharma, or diagnostic site
• You will carry out root cause investigations and execute change control practices to maintain cGMP compliance
• You will collaborate across maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to resolve equipment availability and compliance issues

Preferred Qualifications

• You have experience with the design and operation of cGMP clean utility systems and manufacturing equipment (e.g., Purified Water Generation/Distribution, Clean Steam, CIP, Autoclaves, Glass Washers, and Manufacturing Process Vessels)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, including valves, pumps, motors, seals, and bearings
• Proficiency with PLCs, industrial maintenance, and computer control systems
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills for hardware and software systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, including P&IDs, mechanical, electrical, and control diagrams
• Willingness and ability to fulfill operational work environment requirements, including wearing required PPE, performing Lock Out Tag Out, climbing ladders, and maintaining a valid driver’s license
• Flexibility to carry a company-issued cell phone for off-hours response, work weekends during facility shutdowns (4 times per year), and perform overtime as needed
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Branchburg, NJ is 92,400.00 - 171,600.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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