Process Engineer

Process Engineer – Drug Substance Manufacturing

Summary

The Process Engineer supports drug substance manufacturing by translating process requirements into equipment functionality and automation needs. This role partners closely with process, automation, and commissioning teams to ensure downstream purification processes are accurately implemented and integrated into automated systems.

• Translate process requirements into equipment functionality and automation requirements across drug substance manufacturing operations.
• Interpret process needs and ensure alignment with already‑designed and IFC’d equipment systems.
• Provide engineering guidance and leadership to automation and commissioning teams.
• Partner with Delta
  
  V/automation engineers to ensure process intent is accurately implemented within control systems.
• Support integration of purification processes into automated manufacturing environments.
• Act as a technical SME for downstream purification process engineering.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with process, automation, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless execution.

• process engineering
• delta‑v
• equipment
• purification
• automation

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in GMP pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Experience supporting automation integration and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with large‑scale biologics or drug substance manufacturing operations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface across engineering, automation, and operations teams.

This is a Contract position based out of Apex, NC.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Apex, NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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