Process Engineer

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The successful candidate must be willing to live in Toronto Canada for the first 12 months.
AND
Have at least 12 months experienec in Pharma or Biotech Process Design
All expenses covered;

  • Flights
  • Housing
  • Car
  • Fixed per diem (amount TBD) for food and miscellaneous daily incidentals
    A leading engineering organization with international experience in the design, fabrication, and qualification of sterile, high-purity, and potent containment process systems is expanding its team. We deliver innovative, compliant solutions for clients in the biopharmaceutical, personal care, and food industries and are seeking talented professionals to join our growing engineering group.
    We offer a dynamic, creative work environment focused on high-end engineering design projects that span the full lifecycle — from concept development to commissioning and qualification.
    Position Overview
    As a Process Engineer, you will play an integral role within a cross-functional engineering team, contributing to the design and delivery of GMP-compliant integrated process equipment and systems used in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical drug substances and products.
    You will participate in all project phases — from conceptual and detailed design to commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV).
    Key Responsibilities
    Under the guidance of senior engineers, responsibilities will include:
  • Developing design bases and evaluating process alternatives
  • Preparing User Requirement Specifications (URS)
  • Creating Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Integrating process unit operations and designing equipment layouts
  • Sizing and specifying process equipment
  • Supporting commissioning and qualification protocol development and execution
    Skills and Attributes
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Ability to coordinate and support cross-functional project teams
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
    Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline)
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry preferred
    Location and Travel
    The primary work location is in Halifax, UK, with occasional travel to partner offices and international client or vendor sites. The role will involve intermittent international assignments, including attendance at Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and on-site Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities

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