Senior Upstream Process Engineer – Onsite Pharma Startup

Technical Source; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Source is seeking a Senior Upstream Process Engineer for a pharmaceutical client in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. This long-term on-site contract role focuses on supporting startup and commissioning of downstream process equipment.

Responsibilities include P&ID review and walkdowns, verifying installation and mechanical completion, and coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams. Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's in Engineering (Chemical preferred) with 3+

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred).
• 3+ years of process engineering experience.
• Experience in greenfield environments.
• Extensive knowledge of stainless steel downstream equipment (media prep, seed train, or bioreactors).

Responsibilities

• Review P&ID and perform walkdowns.
• Verify installation and mechanical completion.
• Coordinate with vendors and relevant teams.

Skills

P&ID Review

Vendor coordination

Process engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred)

Tools

Stainless steel downstream equipment

Job description

Technical Source is seeking a Senior Upstream Process Engineer for a pharmaceutical client in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. This long-term on-site contract role focuses on supporting startup and commissioning of downstream process equipment.

Responsibilities include P&ID review and walkdowns, verifying installation and mechanical completion, and coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams. Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's in Engineering (Chemical preferred) with 3+