Process Equipment Engineer - GMP API & Kilo Lab Innovator

Pfizer; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a Process Equipment Engineer to join the CRD Manufacturing team in Groton, CT. You will design, develop, and deploy novel equipment systems for clinical API manufacturing, collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and external vendors to drive equipment readiness and problem solving.

The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, cGMP knowledge, and experience managing projects across facilities from concept to realization.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering or related field with 4+ years pharma/biopharma experience, or MBA/MS with 2+ years.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to work in a multidiscipline team.
• Knowledge of process safety, cGMP, and safety regulations; strong problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and execute equipment/facility improvement projects to improve safety, compliance, reliability, maintainability, operational efficiency, and future manufacturing capability.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for Kilo Lab process equipment, utilities, controls, procedures, and supporting facility systems used in clinical API manufacturing.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Validation, EHS, Global Operations, automation/controls, and external vendors to resolve equipment issues and deliver practical manufacturing solutions.
• Lead or contribute to equipment design, modification, commissioning, qualification, cleaning strategy, SOP development, and lifecycle management for new and existing process equipment systems.
• Lead or support process safety activities, including PHAs, HAZOPs, risk assessments, equipment hazard evaluations, and implementation of appropriate engineering and procedural controls.
• Manage vendor and project interfaces for equipment procurement, installation, integration, startup, and technical support while maintaining alignment with project schedules and business priorities.
• Apply strong technical judgment and cross-functional influence to support current clinical supply needs, new technology deployment, high-potency expansion, FAST/continuous processing platforms, and long-term Kilo Lab capability growth.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Process equipment

Project management

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

BS/BA in engineering (chemical, mechanical, electrical)

MBA/MS with 2+ years

Job description

Pfizer is seeking a Process Equipment Engineer to join the CRD Manufacturing team in Groton, CT. You will design, develop, and deploy novel equipment systems for clinical API manufacturing, collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and external vendors to drive equipment readiness and problem solving.

The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, cGMP knowledge, and experience managing projects across facilities from concept to realization.