Job Title: Process Engineer Greenfield Site Start-Up
Location: Lebanon, Indiana
Employment Type: Contract
Job Background:
Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, is building a new greenfield Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Indiana, to support peptide production. They are seeking a Process Engineer Greenfield Site Start-Up to serve as a site technical representative during commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
The selected candidates will support the Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) team throughout the project, from initial documentation and planning through field execution, equipment qualification, and final handover to site Operations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support commissioning, qualification, and startup of process equipment at a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
- Review C&Q protocols, test cases, discrepancy reports, and equipment documentation.
- Assist with equipment setup, testing, troubleshooting, and operational verification.
- Participate in equipment inspections, safety reviews, LOTO planning, and PSSR activities.
- Work with C&Q, Operations, Engineering, Automation, and Technical Services teams to resolve technical issues.
- Support equipment handover and documentation for site Operations.
- Ensure equipment and systems operate safely and meet startup requirements.
- Provide hands-on field support and work shifts as needed during startup.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing, or commissioning and qualification (C&Q).
- Understanding of process equipment and manufacturing system operations.
- Experience troubleshooting equipment or technical issues.
- Ability to support equipment commissioning, testing, and startup activities.
- Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to work onsite in a manufacturing plant and support shift work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with C&Q protocols and equipment qualification.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, API, peptide, or chemical manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), LOTO, and PSSR.
- Experience with greenfield facility startup projects.
Pay Scale Anticipated hourly pay rate: specific range such as ($52/hr to $55/hr) - DOE.
Benefits Employees hired into this position are eligible for benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options may be available through a third-party provider. Employees may be responsible for some or all of their insurance premiums, depending on the applicable plan.
- Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan may be available, subject to plan eligibility and applicable terms.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO eligibility is subject to the applicable employment agreement and state and local requirements.