Process Engineer III – Lead Process Engineer

PerkinElmer

. Participate in clients’ Global Engineering teams as an Owner’s Representative supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology capital projects .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $74,000 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in process engineering and project oversight within pharmaceutical and biotechnology capital projects, ensuring compliance with GMP requirements and regulatory standards. Capable of leading cross-disciplinary teams and managing complex engineering deliverables while mentoring junior engineers.

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Process Engineering ExpertiseGMP Manufacturing KnowledgePFDs and P&IDs DevelopmentOwner's Representative ExperienceProject Management in Capital Projects

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Hard Skills

Process DesignTechnical LeadershipEngineering Deliverables ReviewEquipment SpecificationsProcess CalculationsMaterial BalancesUtility RequirementsRisk AssessmentsChange ManagementQualification and Validation Strategies

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical EngineeringBiotechnologyCGMP Facility Start-UpArchitecture & Engineering CoordinationCapital Project ExecutionStakeholder EngagementConstruction and CommissioningGlobal EngineeringMatrixed OrganizationLife Sciences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in clients’ Global Engineering teams as an Owner’s Representative supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology capital projects
Provide technical leadership, project oversight, and process engineering expertise
Oversee process design performed by Architecture & Engineering firms
Ensure process concepts, user requirements, equipment selections, facility layouts, utilities, process flows, and engineering deliverables align with operational, technical, quality, regulatory, and business objectives
Provide day-to-day technical oversight of A&E process engineering activities and deliverables
Establish process engineering scope, design criteria, deliverables, and technical standards
Review, challenge, and approve A&E process engineering deliverables
Coordinate process engineering with architectural, mechanical, electrical, automation, structural, civil, environmental, and other disciplines
Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, risk assessments, constructability reviews, operability reviews, and value-engineering exercises
Develop and/or review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, equipment layouts, process descriptions, and process design criteria
Review equipment sizing, process calculations, material balances, utility requirements, and equipment data sheets
Ensure process designs support GMP requirements and regulatory expectations
Work with Quality, Manufacturing, Validation, Regulatory, EHS, and Operations functions
Support qualification and validation strategies related to process and equipment design
Represent Global Engineering in project meetings with stakeholders, A&E firms, vendors, contractors, and project partners
Track technical issues, design decisions, action items, and engineering risks
Support change management and assess technical impacts
Participate in FATs, SATs, commissioning, startup, and qualification activities
Support resolution of construction and commissioning issues
Ensure final engineering documentation reflects the installed facility and equipment
Mentor junior and peer engineers while remaining focused on technical delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or a combination of equivalent work experience in capital project engineering, pharma cGMP facility start-up, CapEx/OpEx project management and/or comparable military experience
Approximately 5–10 years of relevant pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life-sciences engineering experience
Demonstrated experience with pharmaceutical or biotechnology facility design, process engineering, or capital project execution
Experience working with or managing Architecture & Engineering firms and/or engineering contractors
Demonstrated ability to function effectively as an Owner’s Representative
Strong understanding of GMP manufacturing environments and pharmaceutical engineering practices
Ability to independently review and challenge process engineering deliverables
Experience developing or reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, layouts, process descriptions, and utility requirements
Strong understanding of the relationship between process requirements and facility design
Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a global, matrixed organization
Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
No current or future work visa sponsorship
Cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Diverse and culturally diverse workforce
Significant travel to support project and business needs