Process Engineer (LSNA-PA/IN/NC/OH)

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer for Life Sciences across Cary, NC; Cincinnati, OH; Conshohocken, PA; and Indianapolis, IN.

You will shape process design bases, develop options, and optimize designs for biopharma facilities, including MaB, Fill/Finish, and GMP utilities. The role requires 4+ years in manufacturing projects, GMP knowledge, and expertise with PFD/P&ID development and process software such as PipeFlo, AFT, and Aspen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering required or equivalent.
• 4+ years of manufacturing project experience in life sciences.
• Experience with GMP and regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to develop PFDs and P&IDs and to prepare equipment bids.
• Knowledge of clean utilities, water for injection, steam, and process gases.

Responsibilities

• Establish process design basis and develop options for project optimization.
• Coordinate data collection and interfacing with I&C, electrical and HVAC teams.
• Develop process flow sheets and perform data analysis for design decisions.
• Ensure schedule adherence and maintain technical quality across project tasks.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Process design

Cross-functional collab

Communication skills

PFD & P&ID development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PipeFlo

AFT Products

ASPEN

Job description

Capabilities

• Chemical
• Office Setup
• Hybrid

Job ID

#46858

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

We're looking for a Process Engineer in Life Sciences North America Cary NC, Cincinnati OH, Conshohocken PA, Indianapolis IN, who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including active pharmaceutical ingredients, Fill/Finish, Monoclonal Antibody (MaB), Gene Therapy and other biopharma facilities. You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. Your multi‑discipline, highly interactive team will establish process design basis, develop process options and optimizations of selected design, and calculate and organize data for process flow sheets. Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi‑tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering
• At least 4 years of experience working on Manufacturing Projects
• Working knowledge of current GMP regulations and best practices
• PFD and P&ID Development.
• Preparing and evaluating bid and purchase specifications for process and clean utility equipment
• Calculating loads for clean utilities, line sizing, and distribution design (e.g. water for injection, clean steam, process gases).
• Calculating and organizing data and interfacing with other Jacobs’s disciplines, such as instrument data for I&C or electrical loadings, HVAC etc.
• Working knowledge of PipeFlo (Professional and Compressible), AFT Products (Arrow and Fathom), and Plant design software such as ASPEN.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience working within the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Projects/Sectors.
• Strong client facing and communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi‑disciplinary teams

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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $94,300.00 to $155,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 15, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.