Process Engineer - Pharma

Novozen Healthcare LLC; Indiana; On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Novozen Healthcare LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to join a Greenfield API facility startup in Lebanon, Indiana. You will act as the site technical representative during commissioning, qualification, and startup activities, supporting C&Q teams and field execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/ Biochemical/ Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years in process engineering or C&Q, with a strong ability to troubleshoot and work onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• 2+ years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing, or C&Q.
• Understanding of process equipment and operations.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment or technical issues.
• Ability to support commissioning, testing, and startup activities.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, qualification, and startup of process equipment at a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Review C&Q protocols, test cases, discrepancy reports, and equipment documentation.
• Assist with equipment setup, testing, troubleshooting, and verification of operations.
• Participate in equipment inspections, safety reviews, LOTO planning, and PSSR activities.
• Collaborate with C&Q, Operations, Engineering, Automation, and Technical Services teams to resolve issues.
• Support equipment handover and documentation for site Operations.
• Ensure equipment and systems operate safely and meet startup requirements.
• Provide hands-on field support and work shifts as needed during startup.

Skills

Process engineering

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Onsite work

Shift work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/ Biochemical/ Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Process Engineer - Greenfield Site Start-Up

Employment Type: Contract

Job Background:

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, is building a new greenfield Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Indiana, to support peptide production. They are seeking a Process Engineer - Greenfield Site Start-Up to serve as a site technical representative during commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.

The selected candidates will support the Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) team throughout the project, from initial documentation and planning through field execution, equipment qualification, and final handover to site Operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support commissioning, qualification, and startup of process equipment at a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Review C&Q protocols, test cases, discrepancy reports, and equipment documentation.
• Assist with equipment setup, testing, troubleshooting, and operational verification.
• Participate in equipment inspections, safety reviews, LOTO planning, and PSSR activities.
• Work with C&Q, Operations, Engineering, Automation, and Technical Services teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support equipment handover and documentation for site Operations.
• Ensure equipment and systems operate safely and meet startup requirements.
• Provide hands-on field support and work shifts as needed during startup.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing, or commissioning and qualification (C&Q).
• Understanding of process equipment and manufacturing system operations.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment or technical issues.
• Ability to support equipment commissioning, testing, and startup activities.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work onsite in a manufacturing plant and support shift work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with C&Q protocols and equipment qualification.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, API, peptide, or chemical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), LOTO, and PSSR.
• Experience with greenfield facility startup projects.

Pay Scale

- Anticipated hourly pay rate: specific range such as ($52/hr to $55/hr) - DOE.

Benefits

Employees hired into this position are eligible for benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options may be available through a third-party provider. Employees may be responsible for some or all of their insurance premiums, depending on the applicable plan.
• Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan may be available, subject to plan eligibility and applicable terms.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO eligibility is subject to the applicable employment agreement and state and local requirements.