The process engineer work in a process or continuous manufacturing environment and operate equipment, monitor the machinery and document results in strict adherence to protocols. Process Manufacturing uses a chemical reaction or blends ingredients continuously or in a batch into a final product which is usually a liquid, powder or gas.
Process Engineer are involved in all stages of the manufacturing process in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industries, less so in medical device manufacturing. They often work within a clean-room environment.
A process engineer will typically be responsible for a single specific step in the manufacturing process. Their job is to know this process in great detail as they will be responsible for identifying when the process is deviating from the norm and taking action to correct it or involve senior members of staff if/when they are not able to correct the problem.
Specific tasks can include:
- Monitor and operate the equipment in accordance with operational instructions
- Perform inspection on the equipment in accordance with operational instructions
- Analysis on Batch Logbooks
- Strictly follow the internal SOPs and external regulations
- Strictly following health and safety procedures and protocols
- Document routine manufacturing processes
- Quick and effective diagnosis and troubleshooting of routine or minor problems
- Awareness of when to involve the other skills staff in more complex problems (mechanical and automation engineer)
- Monitoring any variables within the process and making adjustments when required
- Lab Activities, Cleaning spills Sterilizing equipment
- Measuring and weighing materials
- Mixing chemical reagents
- Reporting data and evidence when maintenance or repairs are necessary
- Ability to travel up to 75% of the time to install and support equipment at SitecGroup customer sites.
- Skilled with computer software MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Attention to detail – there are often many steps involved in a process, must be familiar with the details of each. Must follow SOPs closely and must observe all features of the clean room environment thoroughly
- Alert – must be able to quickly identify when the process is deviating from the norm
- Calm under pressure – must be able to confidently address problems if they arise, take appropriate action and involve others when needed
- Numerical skills – there can be formulas to follow and numerical factors to consider when following protocols and procedures
- Good communication skills – written skills are important to ensure clear documentation and verbal and listening skills are important to ensure efficient transfer of information between staff members (keeping in mind that these might be high-pressure situations when troubleshooting problems)
- Good computer skills – much of the documentation of processes is done via computer systems
Candidates will typically be required to have Minimum of a conferred Bachelor’s degree in a related field, having graduated within the last year or will graduate within the next year. Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision and demonstrate leadership necessary to support the manufacturing team. Ability to present and clearly communicate data to peers, management, and customers.
SALARY RANGE of EU30,000 – 50,000 per year (travels around the world )
A Process Engineer will likely receive on-the-job training for entry-level positions when first starting out.)
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