Process Engineer – Greenfield Facility Startup

Job Title: Process Engineer Greenfield Facility Startup
Company: Intellectt Inc
Location: Lebanon, Indiana Onsite
Duration: 12+ months
Pay Rate: $40/hr - $45/hr on W2
Industry: Pharmaceutical / API Manufacturing
Schedule: Flexibility to work shifts during startup activities

Job Summary:
Seeking a Start-up Process Engineer to support commissioning, qualification, and startup of a new greenfield API manufacturing facility supporting peptide production. The engineer will serve as a site technical representative, working with Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) service providers, Operations, Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS), and Automation from initial planning through equipment handover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and approve C&Q protocols, test cases, discrepancy reports, and turnover documentation.
• Support startup and shakedown testing, installation verification, and operational verification.
• Participate in mechanical completion walkdowns and identify issues affecting system readiness.
• Support safety reviews, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) planning, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Provide hands-on field support for equipment setup, operation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Investigate technical discrepancies and coordinate their resolution with relevant teams.
• Apply process engineering fundamentals to evaluate equipment operation and testing results.
• Coordinate with C&Q contractors, Operations, TSMS, and Automation to support execution schedules.
• Ensure completed systems and documentation are ready for handover to site Operations.
• Follow site safety requirements, cGMP procedures, and approved engineering practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Process engineering experience within pharmaceutical or API manufacturing.
• Experience supporting equipment commissioning, qualification, or manufacturing startup.
• Strong understanding of process equipment, system operation, and process safety.
• Ability to review technical protocols, test results, discrepancies, and turnover documentation.
• Hands-on equipment troubleshooting and field execution experience.
• Familiarity with mechanical completion, LOTO, and PSSR activities.
• Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Willingness to work shifts as required during startup.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting a greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to peptide manufacturing or related API processes.
• Experience coordinating with external C&Q service providers.

Recruiter Contact:
Name: Uzma Kousar Mohammed
Email:

uzma.kousar@intellectt.com

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits: Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
Retirement Benefits: A 401(k)retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.