Process Engineer - CIP TECHNICAL LEAD

Hyde Engineering + Consulting, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyde Engineering + Consulting, Inc. is seeking a CIP Technical Lead in Raleigh, NC to lead a team and drive CIP shakedown, troubleshooting and cycle development.

You will oversee cycle runs, performance, and coordination with other divisions, with priority on independent judgment and project leadership. The role requires ten years of pharma GMP experience and a chemical engineering background.

Qualifications

• BS in chemical engineering or related field with 10+ years pharma GMP experience.
• Experience with CIP cycle development, cleaning validation, protocol development and troubleshooting.
• Experience with CIP shakedowns and troubleshooting
• Experience with CIP change parameters and parameter adjustment
• Experience with CIP cycle runs
• Familiarity with plant control software, including PLC and SCADA/DeltaV systems.
• Familiarity with engineering project management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to key engineering projects to startup and cycle development projects.
• Directs other employees in the execution of a variety of projects.
• Reviews engineering specifications for compliance with ordinances and engineering requirements.
• Consult with clients/vendors as a department representative regarding major problems or developments.
• Prepares periodic reports and records.
• Advises and answers a variety of technical questions.
• Create cleaning cycle development strategies for a variety of equipment including process vessels and lines, chromatography skid/column, UF/DF skid, centrifuge, glass/parts washers, and portable processing equipment.
• Perform batch record review, including verifying calibration and in-process data.
• Perform piping design and flow calculations for CIP systems.
• Hydraulic Calculations: Flow Rate, Reynolds Number, Pump Sizing, etc.
• Consult with clients/vendors as a department representative regarding major problems or development.
• Perform commissioning and provide automation support for CIP systems, including PLC and SCADA/Delta V systems.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PLC

DeltaV SCADA

Job description

Back Process Engineer - CIP TECHNICAL LEAD

Process Engineer Raleigh, North Carolina FTE Nov 6, 2026

As our CIP Technical Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team and performing CIP shakedown, CIP troubleshooting, CIP cycleparameters development, cycle runs, and process performance. Duties may involve functional supervision; the coordination of subordinate technical staff and program or project activities with other divisions of a department and/or clients. Assignments are broad in scope with the opportunity to use independent judgment.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS OPPORTUNITY IS LOCATED IN RALEIGH, NC and SHIFT WORK IS REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to key engineering projects to startup and cycle development projects.
• Directs other employees in the execution of a variety of projects.
• Reviews engineering specifications for compliance with ordinances and engineering requirements.
• Consult with clients/vendors as a department representative regarding major problems or developments.
• Prepares periodic reports and records.
• Advises and answers a variety of technical questions.
• Create cleaning cycle development strategies for a variety of equipment including process vessels and lines, chromatography skid/column, UF/DF skid, centrifuge, glass/parts washers, and portable processing equipment.
• Perform batch record review, including verifying calibration and in-process data.
• Perform piping design and flow calculations for CIP systems.
• Hydraulic Calculations: Flow Rate, Reynolds Number, Pump Sizing, etc.
• Consult with clients/vendors as a department representative regarding major problems or development.
• Perform commissioning and provide automation support for CIP systems, including PLC and SCADA/Delta V systems.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of ten (10) years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience or in a GMP Environment and BS in chemical engineering or related field.
• Experience with: CIP cycle development, cleaning validation, protocol development, execution, troubleshooting, and summary reports.
• Experience with CIP shakedowns and troubleshooting
• Experience with CIP change parameters and parameter adjustment
• Experience with CIP cycle runs
• Hydraulic Calculations: Flow Rate, Reynolds Number, Pump Sizing, etc.
• Familiarity with plant control software, including PLC and SCADA/Delta V systems.
• Familiarity with engineering project management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Office products.

Are you looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference in the world? Consider joining the Hyde Engineering + Consulting team where you will do just that. Hyde E+C contributes to helping people live longer, healthier lives by ensuring pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers can effectively and safely produce their life-enhancing and often life-saving medicines.

To read more about Hyde’s culture and benefits, visit our website: www.hyde-ec.com

Hyde Engineering + Consulting is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.