Senior Specialist Process Engineering

Are you an experienced Process Engineer with expertise in complex manufacturing equipment within the pharmaceutical industry? Would you like to play a key role in an international  CAPEX  project at  MSD  Animal Health? Then this opportunity as a  (Senior) Specialist Process Engineering  could be the perfect next step in your career.

Position
MSD  Animal Health is looking for a  (Senior) Specialist Process Engineering  to join Project BOND within the Beta Lactam Formulation Area. In this role, you will be part of an international engineering organization and will be technically responsible for the engineering, installation, commissioning, and qualification of complex manufacturing equipment.

Reporting to the Engineering Director of the Technology Center, you will contribute to a strategic investment project with a significant impact on the global manufacturing organization. The equipment includes Beta Lactam formulation vessels, advanced API powder handling isolators, downflow booths, and supporting process equipment.

You will work in a multidisciplinary project team alongside specialists in process engineering, mechanical engineering, automation, HVAC, civil engineering, and commissioning & qualification. In addition, you will collaborate closely with end users, project management, suppliers, and international engineering partners to ensure the successful implementation of safe, efficient, and GMP-compliant manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities
As a (Senior) Specialist Process Engineering, you will be the technical owner of the Beta Lactam Formulation Area. Your responsibilities include:

Leading engineering activities for complex pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment

Acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Beta Lactam Formulation Area

Coordinating technical challenges during the final engineering phase of the project

Collaborating with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and end users

Building and maintaining strong relationships with European engineering and construction partners

Supporting and participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) at supplier locations

Providing technical leadership during the installation, commissioning, and qualification phases

Ensuring all designs comply with GMP, quality, and safety standards

Supporting the handover to operations and providing post-startup technical support

Throughout the project, you will serve as the technical lead for the production area, ensuring that the installation is delivered safely, compliantly, and according to schedule.

Profile

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, (Bio)
Pharmaceutical Engineering, Food Technology, or a related discipline

At least 5 years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, or high-tech industry

Experience as a Process Engineer or Design Engineer in complex CAPEX projects

Solid knowledge of GMP guidelines (Eudra Lex Volume
4), Annex 1, EHEDG, and ISPE standards

Experience with the commissioning and qualification of manufacturing equipment

Experience with hygienic design and powder handling is a strong advantage

Experience with Beta Lactam manufacturing processes is considered a plus

Strong communication skills and experience working in multidisciplinary project teams

Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis

Excellent command of the English language;
Dutch is considered an advantage

Employment Conditions

Salary indication: €4,500 - €7,000 gross per month, depending on knowledge and experience

Full‑time position (40 hours per week)

Temporary assignment until 2 August 2027

Contract through Oxford Global Resources

Opportunity to contribute to a strategic international CAPEX project within a leading pharmaceutical organization

Extensive collaboration with international engineering teams and suppliers

Working in a modern, high‑tech GMP manufacturing environment with excellent opportunities for professional development

Location:

Boxmeer, The Netherlands

Vacancy number: 27407

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