Project Engineer

ABEC Inc; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Job summary

ABEC Inc in Wilson, NC is seeking a Project Engineer to drive bioprocess system design, specify utilities, and collaborate across engineering, automation, manufacturing and quality to deliver cutting-edge biopharma solutions.

You will work with customers, prepare critical documents, support FAT/SAT, and help bring designs to life while traveling to sites as needed. Degree in engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Biological, or similar).
• 3+ years of engineering experience; 5+ preferred in biopharma, piping, or custom equipment.
• Experience supporting equipment manufacturing, testing, or automation is a strong plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify bioprocess and clean utility systems for new and upgraded facilities.
• Create and review critical engineering documents (P&IDs, GA drawings, BOMs).
• Perform calculations for equipment sizing and system validation.
• Partner with designers to ensure equipment meets form, fit, and function expectations.
• Support Project Managers to deliver projects on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.
• Track project scope, costs, and timelines—ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
• Act as a technical expert and customer point of contact throughout project lifecycle.
• Lead or support FAT and SAT—domestic & international.
• Develop test plans and collaborate with customers for approvals.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams to bring designs to reality.
• Collaborate with Automation and Electrical teams on system functionality and communications.
• Review and approve documentation like FRS and DDS.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Skills

Engineering experience

Biopharma exposure

Customer collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Description

Ready to make an impact?

Join ABEC and play a key role in designing systems that power life-saving biopharmaceutical manufacturing. As a Project Engineer, you won't just support projects—you’ll help drive them, collaborating across teams and working directly with customers to bring complex, cutting-edge solutions to life.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Engineer, you’ll be at the center of engineering, execution, and innovation:

Engineering & Design

• Design and specify bioprocess and clean utility systems for new and upgraded facilities
• Create and review critical engineering documents (P&IDs, GA drawings, BOMs)
• Perform calculations for equipment sizing and system validation
• Partner with designers to ensure equipment meets form, fit, and function expectations

Project Execution & Collaboration

• Support Project Managers to deliver projects on time, on budget, and beyond expectations
• Track project scope, costs, and timelines-ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
• Act as a technical expert and customer point of contact throughout project lifecycle
• Jump in to support project leadership when needed

Quality, Testing & Delivery

• Lead or support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)—both domestic & international
• Develop test plans and collaborate with customers for approvals
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams to bring designs to reality

Automation & Innovation

• Collaborate with Automation and Electrical teams on system functionality and communications
• Review and approve documentation like FRS and DDS
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement (CI) and operational efficiency

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Work on custom-engineered systems that directly impact global health
• Collaborate with experts across engineering, automation, manufacturing, and quality
• Gain hands‑on exposure to high-tech biopharma equipment and processes
• Travel to customer sites and see your work in action

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Biological, or similar)
• 3+ years of engineering experience (5+ preferred in biopharma, piping, or custom equipment)
• Experience supporting equipment manufacturing, testing, or automation is a strong plus
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma is a bonus

Why ABEC?

At ABEC, you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of biopharmaceutical manufacturing. We value innovation, collaboration, and delivering excellence to our customers—and we’re looking for engineers who are ready to do the same.

Bring your engineering expertise. Build something meaningful. Make a difference.

Company Background:For over 50 years, ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, and stainless steel and single use bioprocess equipment, including bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (Day 1)
• 3 weeks Paid vacation
• Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program