Process Engineer - CIP Technical Lead

About the position

As a Process Engineer supporting our project in North Carolina, you will be responsible for performing CIP shakedown, CIP troubleshooting, CIP cycle parameters development, cycle runs, and process performance. Your duties may involve functional supervision and the coordination of subordinate technical staff and program or project activities with other divisions of a department and/or clients. Assignments are broad in scope with the opportunity to use independent judgment. Please note that shift work is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to key engineering projects to startup and cycle development projects.
• Directs other employees in the execution of a variety of projects.
• Reviews engineering specifications for compliance with ordinances and engineering requirements.
• Consult with clients/vendors as a department representative regarding major problems or developments.
• Prepares periodic reports and records.
• Advises and answers a variety of technical questions.
• Create cleaning cycle development strategies for a variety of equipment including process vessels and lines, chromatography skid/column, UF/DF skid, centrifuge, glass/parts washers, and portable processing equipment.
• Perform batch record review, including verifying calibration and in-process data.
• Perform piping design and flow calculations for CIP systems.
• Perform commissioning and provide automation support for CIP systems, including PLC and SCADA/Delta V systems.

Requirements

• 5 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience or in a GMP Environment and BS in chemical engineering or related field.
• Experience with CIP cycle development, cleaning validation, protocol development, execution, troubleshooting, and summary reports.
• Experience with CIP shakedowns and troubleshooting.
• Experience with CIP change parameters and parameter adjustment.
• Experience with CIP cycle runs.
• Familiarity with plant control software, including PLC and SCADA/Delta V systems.
• Familiarity with engineering project management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Affirmative action employer