Senior Process Design Engineer (Pharma)

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking an experienced process engineer to support design for pharmaceutical facilities, including API, OSD, and aseptic fill/finishing projects. You will prepare process design documents, develop PFDs and P&IDs, select equipment, and ensure drawings align with company standards and cGMP guidelines.

The role requires a strong background in chemical engineering, CAD drafting, and collaboration across disciplines, with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience in a variety of pharmaceutical projects including API, OSD and Aseptic Fill / Finishing a plus.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting.
• Ability to interface with other disciplines on a project where required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares process design documents and deliverables for all phases of projects including Conceptual Designs, Basis of Design and Detailed Design.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Modifies reports, specifications, drawings (PFD's and P&ID's), construction schedules, environmental impact studies and designs to scope of the project as directed by the Lead Engineer.
• Makes calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for process design.
• Creates specialized drawings such as PFD's, MFD's, UDD's and P&ID's.
• Selects equipment based on recommendations of Lead Process Engineer and generates equipment lists and schedules.
• Provides drawing for own designs and produces sketches to incorporate into drawings by drafters.
• Researches design options and document findings for Lead Process Engineer.
• Keeps Lead Engineer informed of work load and any changes in project scope or additional services. Provides information to Lead Engineer for incorporation into specifications.
• Designs in accordance with cGMP process guidelines for pharmaceutical facilities.
• Organizes and maintains project files. Maintains a neat and organized work area which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
• Assures that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Process design

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PFD and P&ID drafting

CAD software

Engineering design software

Job description

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking an experienced process engineer to support design for pharmaceutical facilities, including API, OSD, and aseptic fill/finishing projects. You will prepare process design documents, develop PFDs and P&IDs, select equipment, and ensure drawings align with company standards and cGMP guidelines.

The role requires a strong background in chemical engineering, CAD drafting, and collaboration across disciplines, with travel to project sites as needed.